Recruitment Consultant – join a charity

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

Job summary

A leading charity organization in London seeks a recruiter to support vulnerable clients with mental health and physical needs. The role involves co-producing action plans, building networks with local employers, and working in community settings. Ideal candidates should have at least 12 months of recruitment experience. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the community.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months in a recruitment role with target-hitting ability.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable clients back into work with an action plan.
• Build networks with local employers for job opportunities.
• Hot desk in community settings to meet job seekers.

Skills

Networking

Coaching

Action planning

Job description

Overview

Recruiter seeking a career change? Would you like to focus on the candidate side and make a real difference? 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 their current programmes across London, so seeking multiple hires. The role is supporting 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.

Why this role suits a recruiter?

• You work with a small caseload of clients (around 25). Co-producing an action plan to support them back into work with ongoing coaching and support, factoring in their support needs.
• As a recruiter you are naturally a great networker, and in this role, you will work in partnership with NHS Trusts and health professionals to deliver combined support.
• Sales but not sales. A key focus is building up a network of local employers to secure work opportunities for your customers. The BD skills you developed will come in handy. But the difference is there is no fee attached. This is a government funded programme, so it’s a win win for employers.
• Recruiters have a natural entrepreneurial mindset; it’s in their DNA. In this role you will hot desk in community settings meeting your job seekers. So, think café’s, libraries, community centres, or NHS Trusts.

If you feel recruitment has become a hamster wheel and would like to join a charity where you career can really fly, this could be a great opportunity.

Role locations

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

Requirements

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

Assessment day

Assessment day details: Shepherd’s Bush, 8 October (one stage – short presentation, interview, scenario exercise). 3 hours total. Morning or afternoon sessions available.

Application

Please apply via this advert. The close date is Friday 26th September noon.

Contact

Feel free to call the office and ask for James if you would like to speak to someone about this role.

Hours

Please note: This role is full time. Mon to Fri 9 – 5.