Recruitment Consultant (6 months FTC - immediate start)

BRE Group; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BRE Group is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to play a crucial role in managing end-to-end recruitment campaigns. This internal-facing position requires strong stakeholder management skills and a proven track record in in-house recruitment. You'll work closely with hiring managers to attract top talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience. The role offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to influence recruitment strategies.

Benefits

5% employer-matched pension scheme

Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

Enhanced maternity package

HealthPartners cashback scheme

Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking

Free access to BRE Academy

Professional membership reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an in-house recruitment role.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment practices.
• Comfortable using ATS platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand resourcing needs.
• Support effective attraction strategies for candidates.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Proven experience in in-house recruitment

Tools

ATS platforms

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will play a key role in attracting, assessing and securing top talent for the organisation. Working closely with hiring managers and People team colleagues, you will manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns across a range of business areas. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping shape workforce plans and providing expert guidance on sourcing strategies, selection techniques and candidate experience.

This is an internal-facing, hands-on delivery role with the opportunity to influence how we build and grow high-performing teams.

You must be able to start immediately to be successful in this role.

We are open to flexible and/or reduced hours.

Your role at BRE

• Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns, from initial briefing through to offer and onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to understand resourcing needs and develop effective attraction strategies
• Write and post compelling job adverts and ensure roles are marketed through the most appropriate channels
• Source candidates directly using LinkedIn, CV databases and networks to build strong talent pipelines
• Screen applications and conduct initial interviews or assessments where appropriate
• Support the development and delivery of structured, inclusive interview and selection processes
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey
• Track and report on recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, candidate satisfaction)
• Support the promotion of the employer brand and careers site content in line with EVP
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, data protection and right-to-work legislation
• Build and maintain a strong understanding of the external talent market and emerging trends
• Work on continuous improvement projects related to recruitment processes, tools and systems

What we are looking for

Essential:

• Proven experience in an in-house recruitment role
• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment practices, including direct sourcing
  
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to write engaging job adverts and marketing content
• Knowledge of UK employment law and right-to-work regulations
• Comfortable using ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Committed to delivering a positive and inclusive candidate experience
  
  Desirable:
  
  
• Experience recruiting for technical, scientific or specialist roles
  
  
• Understanding of workforce planning or talent management principles
  
  
• Familiarity with employer branding strategies and digital recruitment campaigns

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution

• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more

• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

Mostly Remote – This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to our head office in Watford for planned meetings (around once per quarter).

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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