Recruitment Consultant - Renewable Energy

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking recruitment consultants to support growth in the renewable energy sector. The role includes full recruitment duties, business development, and client relationship management. Ideal candidates should have a passion for renewable energy and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Company Pension

Gym Subsidy

Mobile Phone

Laptop

Commission Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for the renewable energy sector is essential.
• Capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform full '360' recruitment duties, including candidate sourcing.
• Meet and exceed weekly objectives, including business development calls.
• Establish and develop strong client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Business Development

Education

Degree

Job description

Job Description

Ventus International is an Edinburgh-based executive search and recruitment consultancy, with an exclusive focus on the renewable energy industry. We have exciting growth plans, including international expansion, and a strong track record supporting companies involved in financing, developing, executing, and operating renewable energy assets globally. Ventus covers all major technology markets, including onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, storage, power-to-x, and marine renewables.

As part of our ambitious growth plans, we are looking to speak with consultants of all experience levels, including those with no prior recruitment experience. Ventus offers an industry-leading commission scheme with no threshold. Additional benefits include a company pension, gym subsidy, mobile phone, laptop, and opportunities for salary increases based on performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Play a key role in business growth through consistent, high-quality delivery against core targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
2. Perform full '360' recruitment duties, including sales opportunities, candidate sourcing, and acquisition, with ownership of an agreed business plan.
3. Take responsibility for monthly and quarterly sales targets.
4. Undertake phone-based business development, making targeted calls to existing clients and prospective customers.
5. Meet and exceed weekly objectives, including business development calls, candidate calls, high-quality client submittals, scheduled interviews, and client meetings.
6. Act as a brand ambassador for Ventus at all times by representing the business in meetings, industry events, and conferences.
7. Secure retained, exclusive, and executive search mandates across relevant markets.
8. Promote Ventus as the renewable energy industry’s preferred search firm.
9. Establish and develop strong client relationships.
10. Set a standard for less experienced team members.
11. Stay informed on industry news, regulations, policies, and legislation to provide market insights.
12. Prepare and deliver presentations to prospective clients.

Education and Experience

• Preferably degree-qualified.
• Preferably experienced in recruitment or sales.
• Passion for the renewable energy sector is essential.
• Capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Willing to learn and develop, with a desire to outperform others.
• Results-focused, committed to exceeding client expectations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.