Recruitment Consultant/Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Job ID: 1944)

ASCO Group Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Scotland is seeking a Recruitment Consultant / Trainee Recruitment Consultant to support their recruitment team. This permanent full-time role involves candidate management, client relationships, and compliance processes. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a professional approach. The company values diversity and inclusion, promoting personal development. Applications can be made via the provided contact information.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Promoting a positive Company image through service delivery.
• Support candidate generation and management.
• Assisting in management of key client accounts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Professional approach

Relationship building

IT skills

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Interest in recruitment

Tools

ATS/CRM systems (e.g., Tracker)

Job description

Recruitment Consultant / Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Job ID: 1944)

Company: ASCO

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Working under the guidance of the Recruitment Team Leader, the Recruitment Consultant / Trainee Recruitment Consultant will support the recruitment team across permanent and contract recruitment activities, contractor administration, and compliance processes. This role is designed to develop core recruitment and resourcing skills while contributing to the delivery of high‑quality service to clients, candidates, and contractors.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Promoting a positive Company image through first class service delivery & customer engagement.
• Support candidate generation – identifying candidates through targeted networking and searches on internal database and social media platforms.
• Managing available candidates and building lasting relationships with contractors, including site visits.
• Assisting in management of key client accounts.
• Strengthening client relationships through regular contact and site visits to ensure full understanding of the company needs, their work culture and environment.
• Monitoring market/rate information and trends.
• Attending client open days and industry events.
• Maintaining and updating OBM's Candidate Management System/database.
• Organising interviews for candidates as requested by the customer.
• Processing worker contract documentation as per ASCO Workforce Solutions.
• Verification of qualifications, references and identification in accordance with ASCO Workforce Solutions.
• General recruitment administration (formatting CVs, writing job adverts).
• Advertising vacancies on social media.
• Ensuring REC best practice and compliance with Agency Worker Regulations.
• Participate in an on‑call rota as and when required to support contractor and client needs outside of standard working hours.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours)

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Professional and confident approach to candidate and client interactions.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, candidates, and contractors.
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proactive, reliable, and keen to take ownership of tasks.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and confidentiality at all times.
• Commitment to personal development and progression within recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• A strong interest in recruitment or resourcing.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a recruitment environment.

Desirable Qualifications / Competencies

• Previous experience in recruitment, resourcing, administration, or customer service.
• Experience working with ATS / CRM systems (e.g. Tracker).
• REC Certificate in Recruitment Resourcing (CertRR) or willingness to work towards it.

If you require any adjustments or would prefer an alternative method to apply as part of an inclusive recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or by telephone on 01779 401131 and we’ll be happy to help.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.

Closing Date: 07/01/2026