Recruitment Consultant

Job Title: Recruitment Consultant

Job Summary: We are looking for a Recruitment Consultant to understand and match the needs of our clients and candidates, providing high-quality, tailored recruitment services while consistently meeting targets.

Location: Belfast
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexibility required)
Salary: £25,000 with OTE circa £35,000 + benefits

Benefits Include:

• Competitive base salary.
• Generous Rewards & Recognition Scheme
• 36 days of annual leave, inclusive of company-recognised public holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Work Anniversary rewards from 5 years plus.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Health care from day 1 of employment with the option to add your family/friends.
• Eye Care vouchers.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
• Annual Recognition Awards.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales and Business Development:

• Generate new business opportunities.
• Achieve sales and gross profit targets in line with KPIs.
• Conduct client visits, follow up on business leads, and negotiate fees and rates.
• Support proposal documents and tenders.

Client Management:

• Identify client needs and provide regular service quality feedback.
• Manage vacancies and client sites.
• Gather and manage client information, identify sales opportunities, and cross-sell services.
• Maintain and update the recruitment system.
• Network with clients internally and externally.

Candidate Management:

• Source and talent pool candidates.
• Pre-screen and register candidates.
• Prepare candidates for interviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Negotiate job offers and terms of employment.
• Offer advice on pay rates, training, and career progression.

Quality Assurance:

• Follow key processes and QMS.
• Ensure high standards of communication.
• Conduct candidate vetting, including identification checks, payroll queries, and reference checking.
• Use and maintain the CRM system effectively.
• Assist in staff recruitment, induction, and development.
• Mentor staff and maintain accurate records in line with legislative requirements.

Person Specification:

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of Recruitment Consultancy experience or 2 years of direct sales experience in a target-driven environment within the last 5 years.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word and Outlook).

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• 2 years of Recruitment Consultancy experience or 3 years of direct sales experience within the last 5 years.
• Experience using recruitment computer databases.

Education & Qualifications:

• 5 GCSEs at Grades A-C (or equivalent), including English and Maths.
• Professional accreditation (REC or NRF/ERF) is desirable.

Qualities & Disposition:

• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytic skills and commercial awareness.
• High standards and strategic focus.
• Collaborative team-player with an organised approach to delivering results.
• Full clean driving license or access to transport for required travel.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Reward & Recognition Scheme.
• Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, and Pension.
• Generous annual leave including public holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual looking to advance your career in recruitment, apply now to join our dynamic Belfast team.

Closing date - Wednesday 7th August at 5pm.