Recruitment Consultant

Reed; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Recruitment Consultant in Maidstone to focus on the Education sector. Responsibilities include maintaining client relationships, business development, and candidate recruitment. The role requires strong communication skills and a proactive approach, offering a competitive salary of £27,000 - £32,000 plus an uncapped bonus. Extensive rewards and benefits are offered, including training and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Uncapped bonus

Extensive rewards & benefits

Training and career development

Gym discounts

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, resourcing, or sales is highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and time management are crucial.
• Must be proactive and driven to achieve targets.
• An ethical approach to recruitment is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop business from existing clients.
• Perform phone-based sales calls for business development.
• Attend client meetings to convert non-users.
• Interview and expand your candidate pool.
• Meet KPI targets and adhere to compliance requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive attitude

Job description

Recruitment Consultant - Reed in Maidstone specialising in the Education sector

• Annual Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 plus uncapped bonus and extensive rewards & benefits
• Location: Maidstone
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reed's education division is one of the UK’s fastest growing education recruitment agencies, providing expertise in primary, secondary, SEN and further education to schools, colleges, local authorities, and educational organisations. Reed's education division was founded over 25 years ago and we have 30 offices across England and Wales. Our service is centred on an ethical approach to recruitment and a dedication to attracting and supporting the best candidates –both teaching and non-teaching professionals.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Maintain and develop business from existing clients and engage with new ones.
• Perform phone-based sales calls to grow your desk through active business development.
• Attend client meetings to convert non-users to active clients.
• Interview and expand your pool of candidates to meet the needs of the clients.
• Meet KPI targets and adhere to audit and compliance requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in recruitment, resourcing, or sales is highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Proactive and driven, with a commitment to achieving targets.
• Ethical approach to recruitment with a focus on quality and compliance.

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary with uncapped bonus plus extensive rewards & benefits.
• Incentive schemes including holiday vouchers, tech bundles, and the chance to win a Tesla.
• Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
• Personal development funding and discount with Reed Courses.
• Access to Reed Reward Hub with access to wellbeing resources, gym discounts, savings with online shopping and cashback.
• Health cash plan giving you cashback on everyday healthcare expenses.

Simply submit an application to express your interest! If successful, Talent Acquisition will get in contact to arrange a telephone interview. Following this we will either arrange a video interview or register your interest for a face to face interview.

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All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.