Recruitment Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Brighton is seeking a Graduate Recruitment Consultant to engage in candidate sourcing and client interactions. This role offers a £25,000 basic salary with uncapped commission, training from directors, and opportunities for progression. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong communication skills and a sales mindset. Enjoy exciting company perks including annual trips abroad and social outings.

Benefits

Transparent progression path

Yearly trips abroad

Quarterly lunch clubs

New office space

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or equivalent experience.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with candidates and clients.
• Results-oriented in a target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and attract candidates for various roles through multiple channels.
• Build relationships with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs.
• Match candidates to suitable job opportunities.
• Manage the offer process and negotiate salaries.
• Identify new business opportunities to expand client base.
• Keep accurate records of interactions and job progressions.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Sales mindset

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Team player

Technology skills

Education

Recent graduate with a degree (any discipline)

Tools

MS Office

Applicant tracking systems

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Graduate Recruitment Consultant Job Description

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

As a business, we are relatively new with much opportunity for ambitious people to come in and fulfil their potential. The two directors have been working within the education market for over ten years and are passionate about growing the business.

What the Role Entails

This is a role where you will be responsible for business development as well as delivery. We have several markets within the Education department including Further Education, Compulsory Education, International and Commercial.

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you will play a key role in identifying and attracting top talent for our clients across specific markets. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in recruitment, working with both job-seeking candidates and employers to deliver a high-quality recruitment service. You will be trained and supported throughout your journey with us to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this fast-paced and rewarding industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidate Sourcing: Using multiple channels such as job boards & Linkedin to identify and attract candidates for a variety of roles.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and clients to understand their recruitment needs and ensure we are providing tailored talent solutions.
• Job Matching: Match candidates to suitable job opportunities, ensuring both candidate aspirations and client requirements are met.
• Negotiating Offers: Manage the offer process, including negotiating salaries, managing expectations, and ensuring smooth communication between candidates and clients.
• Business Development: Proactively identify new business opportunities and support in growing and expanding the client base.
• Administrative Tasks: Keep accurate records of candidate interactions and vetting, client communications, and job progressions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Educational Background: A recent graduate with a degree (any discipline), or equivalent experience.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and build relationships with both candidates and clients.
• Sales Mindset: A driven, results-oriented individual who thrives in a target-driven, fast-paced environment.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to overcoming challenges and finding solutions.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Team Player: A collaborative individual who works well within a team while also being self-motivated to hit individual targets.
• Technology Skills: Comfortable with MS Office and applicant tracking systems; experience with recruitment software is a plus.

What We Offer

£25,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission.

- Transparent progression path (Associate to Director).

- Learn from the top (Director lead training).

- Yearly trips abroad (Las Vegas / New York / Skiing / Marbella).

- Quarterly lunch clubs & monthly days out.

- New office space in the heart of Manchester!

- Led by core values - every win is a win, no matter how small!

If interested, please get in touch and we will give you a call to discuss the next steps.