Recruitment Agent

TN United Kingdom; Ilford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving lives through employment services. As a Recruitment Agent, you'll connect job seekers with meaningful opportunities, leveraging your recruitment expertise to build strong employer partnerships. Your role will involve sourcing candidates, nurturing relationships, and ensuring a seamless experience for all stakeholders. This position offers an exciting chance to make a real difference while achieving personal and team targets in a supportive environment. If you're self-motivated and passionate about helping others succeed, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial recruitment or sales environment.
• Strong communication and persuasive abilities.

Responsibilities

• Developing a local network of employers and agencies.
• Matching job-ready candidates to vacancies.

Skills

Recruitment Experience

Sales Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

CRM Systems

Automated Search Tools

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

General information

Job Posting Title: Recruitment Agent

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

City: Redbridge

Country: United Kingdom

Working time: Full-time

Description & Requirements

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK, we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

We are looking for a Recruitment Agent responsible for developing and maintaining a local network of employer partners and agencies to provide suitable employment opportunities for MAXIMUS customers within a defined geographical area. The role involves sourcing employment opportunities, matching 'job-ready' customers to vacancies, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Salary Range:

Non-London based candidates: £26,000 - £29,000

London based candidates: £28,600 - £30,800

• Developing a local network of employers and agencies offering suitable employment opportunities
• Sourcing opportunities with new employer partners using automated search tools, regional data, and local knowledge
• Establishing and nurturing employer/agency relationships, working with Regional Account Managers to identify growth opportunities
• Matching 'job-ready' candidates to live vacancies from existing and new employer partners
• Sourcing suitable candidates using automated tools and collaborating with the internal community and colleagues
• Supporting Regional Account Managers in large-scale recruitment campaigns
• Sharing market insights and feedback from employer partners to support the LMI analyst role
• Performing personalized job searches based on customer skills, experience, and aspirations
• Coordinating recruitment activities, including logistics, CV submissions, interview timings, and briefing information in conjunction with the EA
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure customer readiness and meet employer expectations
• Understanding site caseloads and aligning employment and candidate pipelines with detailed forecasting
• Supporting internal teams to prepare customers effectively for employment
• Maintaining a clear audit trail within CRM and other MAXIMUS systems
• Ensuring compliance with MAXIMUS policies and procedures to achieve audit success
• Achieving individual and team targets to support overall company success
• Mentoring and supporting new staff through shadowing and guidance

Minimum Requirements:

• Previous experience in a commercial recruitment or sales environment, including cold calling/telesales
• Proven success in achieving sales or performance targets in a high-performance culture
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based applications
• Strong performance and delivery focus with a track record of exceeding targets
• Excellent communication skills, including listening and persuasive abilities, with a good telephone manner
• Self-motivated with strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to professional development
• Calm, rational, and objective in all situations