Recruitment Consultant - Join A Charity

Red 5 People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK is seeking a careers specialist to help vulnerable clients return to work. The role requires at least 12 months of recruitment experience and offers the chance to make a positive impact in the community across various London boroughs. This full-time position involves supporting clients with mental health or physical needs, executing plans with local employers. Competitive compensation and community engagement are essential aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months in a recruitment role, with evidence of the ability to hit targets.
• Strong networking skills and ability to work in partnership with health professionals and employers.
• Comfort with travel across specified London boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable clients with mental health or physical support needs back into work.
• Work with clients to co-create an action plan for return to work.
• Act as a careers specialist trained in the IPS Employment Support model.
• Partner with NHS Trusts and health professionals for integrated support.
• Build and maintain a network of local employers for job opportunities.
• Hot desk in community settings and meet job seekers there.

Skills

Networking skills

Target achievement

Coaching

Job description

Overview

Recruiter seeking a career change? This is a real career move joining one of the UK's largest charities, recognised as a great place to work (Investors in People / Best Company awards). The charity is expanding its current programmes across London, so there are multiple hires. The role supports vulnerable clients with mental health or physical support needs back into work. You will be trained in the IPS Employment Support model and become a careers specialist.

The charity has multiple roles across: Brent, Barnet, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hillingdon & Harrow, Hounslow, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Islington, Camden, Haringey. You will be based in one borough.

To apply: You must have spent at least 12 months in one recruitment role and be able to demonstrate the ability to hit targets. This is a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable clients with mental health or physical support needs back into work.
• Work with a small caseload of clients (around 25) and co-create an action plan to help them return to work, with ongoing coaching and support while considering their support needs.
• Act as a careers specialist trained in the IPS Employment Support model.
• Partner with NHS Trusts and health professionals to deliver integrated support.
• Build and maintain a network of local employers to secure work opportunities for clients. This is about impact rather than sales, with no fees for employers as it is a government-funded programme.
• Hot desk in community settings (e.g., cafés, libraries, community centres, or NHS Trusts) and meet job seekers in those environments.
• Be part of a role where recruitment experience and entrepreneurial mindset can help you grow within a charity setting.

Qualifications / Requirements

• At least 12 months in a recruitment role, with evidence of the ability to hit targets.
• Strong networking skills and ability to work in partnership with health professionals and employers.
• Comfort with travel across the specified London boroughs and willingness to work in community settings.

Assessment Day

• Location: Shepherd\'s Bush
• Date: 8 October
• Format: one stage – short presentation, interview, scenario exercise; 3 hours total; morning or afternoon sessions available.

How to Apply & Other Details

• Please apply via this advert. The close date is Friday 26th September noon.
• Role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00.
• Feel free to call the office and ask for James if you would like to speak about the role.