Recruitment ConsultantAcross South YorkshireUp to £32,000Full-Time, PermanentJob Description:
We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Recruitment Consultant to support a government-funded programme helping young people aged 18-24 gain valuable work experience and progress into sustainable employment.This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-focused sales professional who enjoys developing partnerships, identifying opportunities and working with employers to support their recruitment needs. You will play a key role in securing employment opportunities for young people whilst building long-term relationships with local businesses and stakeholders.
The role involves:
- Developing and delivering employer engagement and business development activity to generate vacancies, referrals and new opportunities.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with employers, stakeholders and partner organisations.
- Promoting services through networking events, employer meetings and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Taking a consultative approach with employers to understand recruitment and workforce development requirements.
- Identifying and securing suitable vacancies for customers through proactive sales and business development activity.
- Matching candidates to employment opportunities and supporting the recruitment process from vacancy generation through to placement.
- Coordinating interviews and maintaining effective communication between employers, candidates and employment advisors.
- Gathering employer feedback to support customer progression and improve employment outcomes.
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with data protection and organisational procedures.
- Working towards ambitious performance targets and key business objectives.
You’ll need:
- Proven experience in business development, sales, account management, recruitment or employer engagement.
- A track record of achieving challenging targets and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent networking, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to influence decision-makers and identify new business opportunities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional and consultative approach.
- Experience of vacancy generation, recruitment, talent acquisition or employment services would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of the local labour market, recruitment practices and workforce development opportunities.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Good IT skills, including experience using CRM systems, databases, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office applications.
- A proactive, resilient and customer-focused approach with a passion for helping people access employment opportunities.
Due to the nature of this role, you will hold a driving licence and have access to your own vehicle, you will also be required to complete an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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