Recruitment Consultant

JAYCO Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Company incentives and social events

Pension scheme and employee benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

JAYCO Recruitment in Gateshead is seeking a proactive Recruitment Consultant to connect talented candidates with leading employers and build enduring client relationships. You will thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, enjoying new business development and delivering excellent customer service.

You will source, interview, and assess candidates, advertise vacancies, match candidates to roles, and manage the recruitment process from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Proactive, self-motivated and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Source, interview, and assess candidates for vacancies.
• Advertise vacancies across recruitment platforms and social media.
• Match candidates to opportunities and manage end-to-end recruitment.
• Generate new business through proactive sales and networking.
• Negotiate terms of business, fees, and candidate offers.
• Provide regular updates to clients and candidates.
• Maintain accurate records using CRM and recruitment systems.
• Achieve targets while delivering high-quality service.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Sales experience

Communication

Relationship-building

Time management

Business development

Negotiation

Job description

Recruitment Consultant

Location: Gateshead

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and driven Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. You'll play a key role in connecting talented candidates with leading employers while building long-term client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and enjoys developing new business as well as delivering outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Source, interview, and assess candidates for a variety of vacancies.
• Advertise vacancies across multiple recruitment platforms and social media channels.
• Match candidates to suitable opportunities and manage the recruitment process from start to finish.
• Generate new business through proactive sales activity, networking, and business development.
• Negotiate terms of business, fees, and candidate offers.
• Provide clients and candidates with regular updates throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate records using the company's CRM and recruitment systems.
• Achieve agreed performance and activity targets while delivering a high standard of service.

About You

We\'re looking for someone who has:

• Previous recruitment or sales experience (preferred but not essential).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• A proactive, self-motivated, and resilient approach.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Commercial awareness and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• A positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Company incentives, rewards, and regular social events.
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits.
• Flexible working opportunities (where applicable).

Why Join Us?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive environment where hard work is recognised and rewarded, with genuine opportunities to develop your career in recruitment. Whether you\'re an experienced recruiter or looking to build a successful career in the industry, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your recruitment career.