Recruitment Consultant (Media/Events/Journalism/Data)

Media Contacts Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Media Contacts Ltd. is a growing recruitment consultancy focused on the media, business intelligence and events sectors. We are seeking an experienced recruiter or sales professional to join our Islington team and help drive ambitious growth.

You will work with leading publishers, conference and BI firms globally, enjoying autonomy, a strong marketing tech stack including AI, and opportunities for international travel.

Qualifications

• Track record of exceeding financial targets in recruitment or sales.
• Ability to hold detailed client conversations with confidence.
• Confident in interviewing candidates for C-suite and board-level roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and pitch for new business.

Responsibilities

• Establish yourself as the go-to recruiter in your sector for candidates and clients.
• Manage the full 360 recruitment process delivering best-in-class service.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients and industry leaders in UK and global media.
• Regularly network with clients and candidates, attending meetings in and around London.
• Grow your desk and book of business through account expansion and new opportunities.

Skills

Target achievements

Client conversations

Interviewing candidates

Communication skills

Sourcing & pitching

Job description

We are a leading recruitment consultancy for the media, business intelligence and events industry, established over thirty years ago.

We are looking for an experienced recruiter, sales professional or media industry executive looking to join our growing team.

As a company we have ambitious growth plans for the coming years, so it is an exciting time to join the business with opportunity to grow your own team and niche. We prize strong candidate and client relationships and expect our consultants to spend a substantial amount of time out of the office at in person meetings and networking events. We value flexibility and treating staff as adults with trust and autonomy.

As an independent & flexible business there is genuine ability to grow and develop your career here, in whatever direction you wish. Our Managing Director, Divisional Manager and top biller all joined straight from university, showing what can be achieved.

The Recruitment Consultant’s Job:

Our team have strong relationships with many of the leading publishers, conference and exhibition firms and business intelligence providers globally. You will have the opportunity to benefit from our advanced marketing and sourcing tech suite (including cutting-edge AI), a significant degree of autonomy in your work, opportunity to develop our business in the U.S and other regions with potential for international business trips, and a friendly and supportive team of colleagues.

Responsibilities will include:

• Establishing yourself as the go-to recruiter in your sector for both candidates and clients
• Manage the full 360 recruitment process providing best in class service
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry leaders in the UK and global media sector
• Consistently network with clients and candidates, regularly attending meetings in and around London
• Growing your desk and book of business, both through growth of current accounts and new business activity

Requirements

• Track record of exceeding financial targets in a recruitment agency or other sales setting. Alternatively experience in a relevant industry such as journalism or B2B conferences.
• Ability to hold detailed client conversations with confidence
• Confident in interviewing candidates regarding C-suite and Board level positions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident in sourcing & pitching for new business

Other info

Culturally we are a progressive, inclusive employer and we pride ourselves on our commitment to an ethical, professional approach. We blend hard work with fun and operate as a meritocratic, supportive company.

We regularly organise social events and enjoy socialising as a team. We are a largely office-based culture, generally working 4 days in our Islington office and 1 day from home.

Salary is between £28,000 - £35,000 (£50,000K+ OTE)