Recruitment Agent

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General information

Job Posting Title: Recruitment Agent

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

City: Greenwich

Country: United Kingdom

Working time: Full-time

Description & Requirements

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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.

Role Overview

To identify and grow a local network of employer partners and agencies who can provide suitable employment opportunities for MAXIMUS customers within a defined geographical area. Working on behalf of customers to source specific employment opportunities, and match ‘job ready’ customers to live vacancies from new and existing employer partners. Working collaboratively with both external and internal customers to minimize duplication of effort and support a best-in-class customer experience.

Salary Range

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

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

Key Responsibilities

1. Developing a local network of employers and agencies who can offer suitable employment opportunities for our customers.
2. Sourcing opportunities with new employer partners using automated search tools, regional data, and local knowledge.
3. Establishing employer/agency relationships and working with Regional Account Managers to identify growth opportunities.
4. Matching ‘job ready’ candidates to ‘live vacancies’ from employer partners.
5. Sourcing suitable ‘job ready’ candidates using automated search tools and collaborating with local EA community and internal colleagues.
6. Supporting Regional Account Managers in large-scale recruitment campaigns.
7. Sharing market insights and feedback from employer partners to support the LMI analyst role.
8. Performing personalized job searches based on customer skills, experience, and aspirations.
9. Coordinating recruitment activities, including logistics, CV submissions, interview timings, and briefing information.
10. Working closely with internal teams to ensure customer expectations are met and candidates are prepared for employment.
11. Understanding site caseload job requirements and ensuring alignment of employment and candidate pipelines.
12. Supporting internal teams to better prepare customers through shared understanding of job specifications.
13. Maintaining a clear audit trail by recording activities within CRM and other systems.
14. Ensuring compliance with MAXIMUS policies and procedures to achieve audit standards.
15. Achieving individual and team targets to support MAXIMUS success.
16. Supporting new staff through shadowing, buddying, or providing assistance as needed.

Minimum Requirements

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