Recruitment Consultant

Staffline Group PLC; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a proactive Recruitment Consultant to join their Ballymena branch. This full-time role involves generating new business, building client relationships, and managing candidates. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in recruitment or 2 years in sales. The firm offers a competitive salary, training, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Reward & Recognition Scheme

Life Assurance

Pension Plan

36 days annual leave

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in recruitment consultancy or 2+ years in direct sales.
• Strong IT skills, especially in MS Office.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and meet gross profit targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Source, attract, and register candidates.

Skills

Experience in recruitment consultancy

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Resilience under pressure

Tools

Recruitment databases

MS Office

Job description

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Job Title: Recruitment Consultant
Location: Ballymena
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: hours per week (reasonable flexibility required)
Salary: £25,000-£27,000 (dependent on experience)

Why Join Us

We believe in rewarding hard work and supporting career development. As part of the Staffline team, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary of £25,000-£27,000
• Reward & Recognition Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Plan
• 36 days annual leave, including public holidays

About Us

Staffline Recruitment is a trusted partner to businesses and jobseekers across Northern Ireland and Ireland. We provide tailored recruitment services that help clients grow and help candidates thrive.

We're currently seeking a proactive and results-driven Recruitment Consultant to join our Derry/Londonderry branch. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in recruitment or sales who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

What You'll Do

Business Development & Sales

• Generate new business and meet gross profit targets
• Conduct client visits and identify opportunities for growth
• Prepare proposals, support tender submissions, and negotiate fees in line with company policy
• Add and maintain accurate client information on our CRM system
• Attend networking events and monitor market trends

Client Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Provide a consultative approach, identifying client needs and offering tailored solutions
• Manage vacancies and deliver site-based support when needed
• Benchmark salary, market activity, and candidate availability
• Present reports and gather feedback through client satisfaction surveys

Candidate Management

• Source, attract, and register candidates across relevant roles
• Prepare candidates for interviews and provide detailed client insights
• Offer feedback, negotiate offers, and support onboarding
• Build talent pools and proactively market candidates to clients
• Support candidate vetting, skills testing, and compliance

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records and uphold legal, GDPR, and internal quality standards
• Support the Branch Manager with team development and training
• Use the CRM system effectively for all activity tracking
• Mentor colleagues and share knowledge across branches where required

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years' experience in recruitment consultancy (within the last 5 years)
  or 2+ years' experience in direct sales in a target-driven environment
• Strong IT skills (MS Office, especially Word and Outlook)
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and resilience under pressure
• Full clean driving licence or access to transport
• Professionally accredited (REC or NRF/ERF)
• Experience using recruitment databases

If you're ambitious, people-focused, and eager to build your career with a respected recruitment business, we want to hear from you. This role offers excellent development potential in a supportive and dynamic team.

Applications close on Wednesday, 13 August 2025