Recruitment Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Newport Pagnell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Recruitment Consultant to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the entire recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to successfully placing them with top clients. Your expertise in the Energy, Water, and Utilities sectors will be invaluable as you build strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities. This role offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment where your proactive approach and communication skills will shine. If you are passionate about connecting talent with opportunity, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Recruitment Consultant in Energy, Water, or Utilities sectors.
• Strong understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment process from client onboarding to candidate placement.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to understand hiring needs.

Skills

Recruitment Experience

Boolean Search Techniques

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Job description

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About us:

Utility People is a specialist recruitment agency with over 50 years of combined experience connecting clients and candidates across the Energy, Water, and Utilities sectors in the UK. With an extensive industry network, our expert recruitment team consistently matches top talent with leading organisations. Simply put - we know these sectors and their people inside out!

Summary:

As a Recruitment Consultant at Utility People, you will play a key role in sourcing, attracting, and placing top talent for our clients. Overseeing the full recruitment cycle, you’ll identify hiring needs, source candidates, conduct interviews, and match the best talent to the right opportunities. In addition to recruitment, you will focus on business development to grow our client base and expand our network.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment process, from client onboarding and job brief analysis to candidate sourcing, screening, and successful placement
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to understand hiring needs and priorities.
• Identify potential clients and opportunities for business growth
• Attend industry events and conferences to promote our services and build our brand
• Source and screen candidates through various channels such as job boards, LinkedIn, social media, and referrals utilizing Boolean search techniques
• Provide ongoing support and communication to both candidates and clients throughout the recruitment process
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, and feedback sessions between candidates and clients, ensuring a seamless recruitment experience for all parties involved
• Build customer relationships with both new and existing clients in a competitive market through a variety of channels including networking and exhibition events
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions, job specifications, and client communications using our internal systems

Skills and Experience required:

• Previous experience as a Recruitment Consultant, ideally within the Energy, Water, or Utilities sectors
• Strong understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to placement
• Proficiency in Boolean search techniques and candidate sourcing
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with candidates, clients, and colleagues
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with a proactive approach
• Proven success in meeting and exceeding recruitment targets
• Ability to work independently and efficiently from home