Recruitment Consultant

Oculus Legal Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission up to 30%

Hybrid working

30 days holiday

Coaching & training

Performance incentives

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is seeking a Recruitment Consultant in Bristol to help organisations hire the right candidates for legal roles. You will source, screen, and present candidates, understanding client requirements and market needs in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.

You will build strong relationships with clients and candidates, manage interviews, and guide negotiations on offers. The role offers a hybrid working model with a competitive base salary and a generous commission package.

Responsibilities

• Help organisations find and hire the right candidates.
• Source, screen, and present suitable candidates for vacancies.
• Understand hiring requirements and client preferences.
• Use job boards, social media, networking, and referrals to find candidates.
• Review CVs, conduct initial interviews, and assess fit.
• Arrange interviews and guide both clients and candidates through the process.
• Present top candidates with detailed background and qualifications.
• Facilitate salary, start date and terms negotiations.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and candidates.
• Stay updated on industry trends to offer insights.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Resilience

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Negotiation

Job description

Oculus Legal Group are a specialist Legal Recruitment Company based in the centre of Bristol working with leading global and national law firms. We have huge aspirations to become the leading legal recruitment agency worldwide we are looking for people who dream big and want to take on the world!

This is a great opportunity to progress your recruitment career working alongside a team full of ambition and drive with a fearless approach to delivering the best possible candidate and client experience. We will help you to build an unrivalled reputation as a go to expert within your niche market and ensure you have all the tools at your disposal to become the best consultant you can be.

Recruitment is a tough job and not for the feint hearted, so we are focused on celebrating the wins by rewarding exceptional performance and recognising our consultants when they leave a lasting impression on the clients and candidates they help.

In the legal sector candidates are in short supply so if you have previous experience working in Recruitment and feel you have what it takes to discover hard to find legal talent this is a fantastic sector to take your recruitment career to new heights.

What will I be doing as a Recruitment Consultant?

• You are responsible for helping organisations find and hire the right candidates for their job vacancies.
• Work closely with clients to understand their staffing needs and then sourcing, screening, and presenting suitable candidates for those positions.
• Understand hiring requirements, including the job description, qualifications, experience, and any specific preferences the client may have.
• Using various methods such as job boards, social media, networking, and referrals you will actively search for candidates.
• Review candidate CVs, conducts initial interviews, and assesses their qualifications, skills, and experience to determine if they are a good fit for the role and the firm.
• Arrange and schedule interviews between the client and the candidates, providing guidance and support to both parties throughout the process.
• Presents the most suitable candidates to the client, providing detailed information about their backgrounds, skills, and qualifications.
• Relaying information between the two clients and candidate and addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
• Facilitate negotiations regarding salary, benefits, start dates, and other terms of employment, ensuring a smooth transition from offer to acceptance.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and candidates
• Staying updated on industry trends and market conditions to provide valuable insights to clients and candidates.
• Connecting talented individuals with job opportunities and helping organisations build high-performing teams.

What skills do I need to be successful?

• The ability to communicate effectively with candidates, clients, and colleagues is crucial. This includes active listening, clear verbal communication, and articulate written communication.
• Being able to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, understand their needs, and empathise with their situations is essential.
• Building relationships is at the core of recruitment.
• Having resilience and the ability to bounce back from setbacks is crucial for maintaining motivation and success in the long term.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Being able to think critically, analyse problems, and find creative solutions is important.
• Being persuasive, negotiating effectively, and understanding the sales process are valuable skills.

What we offer?

• Competitive Basic Salary
• A wide range of incentives including; lunches at top restaurants, trips abroad, a range of other unique experiences and more
• We offer a clear career path with transparent expectations based on performance, soft skills, and recruitment expertise.
• A highly competitive commission package up to 30%.
• Ongoing coaching and training from leading recruitment experts.
• Flexible and hybrid working with up to 30 Days Holiday