Resourcing Consultant

Prime Recruitment Solutions; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Resourcer/Recruitment Consultant to connect candidates with job opportunities in Essex. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a background in sales, and understanding of recruitment processes. This role involves conducting interviews, client relationship management, and utilizing HR tools. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Competitive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to sell job opportunities and negotiate terms.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving skills for recruitment issues.
• Prior experience in sales or customer-facing roles can be beneficial.
• Understanding of recruitment processes and employment laws.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Responsibilities

• Screen applications and conduct interviews to assess candidates.
• Match suitable candidates with job openings based on skills.
• Negotiate salaries and job offers on behalf of candidates.
• Stay updated on industry trends and recruitment best practices.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Attract and evaluate candidates through various channels.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sales and Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management and Organisation

Problem-Solving Skills

Sales/Customer Facing Experience

Knowledge of Recruitment Processes

Proficiency in HR Tools/Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Resourcer/Recruitment Consultant (Must be commutable distance 30 mins commute to Essex) Other Opportunities also avaiable in London

We require a quick thinking, hungry, ambitious, determined individual with natural sales abiltity to match candidates with suitable job openings for both permanent and temporary positions. Acting as a bridge between employers and job seekers, utilising their expertise to find the right talent for the right roles. This role requires strong communication, sales, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to build relationships with both clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Candidate Assessment: Screening applications, conducting interviews, and assessing candidates to ensure they meet the client's requirements.

• Matching Candidates to Roles: Matching suitable candidates with job openings based on skills, experience, and cultural fit.

• Negotiation and Offer Management: Negotiating salaries and job offers on behalf of candidates and clients.

• Market Knowledge: Staying up-to-date on industry trends, market conditions, and recruitment best practices.

• Sales and Business Development: Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to expand the client base.

• Networking: Building and maintaining a strong network of contacts within the industry.

• Client Relationship Management: Developing and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with clients to understand their hiring needs.

• Candidate Sourcing: Identifying, attracting, and evaluating potential candidates through various channels like job boards, social media, and networking.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with candidates and clients.

• Sales and Negotiation Skills: The ability to sell job opportunities to candidates and negotiate terms.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building and maintaining relationships.

• Time Management and Organisation: Effective time management and organizational skills are needed to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to identify and resolve issues that arise during the recruitment process.

• Sales/Customer Facing Experience: Prior experience in sales or customer-facing roles can be beneficial.

• Knowledge of Recruitment Processes: Understanding of recruitment processes, sourcing techniques, and employment laws.

• Proficiency in HR Tools/Software: Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment-related software.

• Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field is often preferred.

Day-to-Day Activities

Your day can be varied and fast-paced. It may involve:

• Conducting interviews with candidates.

• Sourcing candidates through various online and offline channels.

• Managing client relationships and attending meetings.

• Negotiating job offers and contracts.

• Attending industry events and networking opportunities.

• Utilising social media platforms like LinkedIn to build their professional network and promote their services.