Recruitment Consultant

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Guildford is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to manage the full recruitment lifecycle. This role involves developing client relationships, sourcing candidates, and maintaining a robust talent pool in the Rail & Infrastructure sector. Candidates with a recruitment or sales background and strong communication skills are preferred. The company values diversity and offers training and growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred background in recruitment or targeted sales.
• Experience in professional client interactions.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture relationships with new clients.
• Source new business opportunities and expand portfolio.
• Qualify candidates via in-depth assessments.

Skills

Recruitment or a targeted sales background

Experience of interacting with clients

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to work to deadlines

Integrity and ambition

Job description

Thanks to another year of growth across the business, Advance TRS are actively recruiting within our Rail & Infrastructure division and looking for driven, committed & energetic individuals to join our Guildford office. As part of our long-term growth strategy we actively develop our staff and promote from within, recognising key performances and providing opportunities within the company for everyone to succeed.

In the role of Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for the full life cycle of the recruitment process, having ownership of your clients operating within a specific discipline in the sector. You will be empowered to grow your own specialism within the business, working with clients and candidates to manage everything from initial engagement to the end of the recruitment process, and maintain longevity of relationships with all stakeholders.

Your key daily focus will be on:

• Proactively develop and nurture relationships with new clients within the designated sector.
• Source new business opportunities, including pulling new roles from warm clients and expanding the client portfolio.
• Expertly resource discipline-specific roles, utilising various channels to identify and attract top talent.
• Qualify candidates through in-depth assessments to ensure alignment with client requirements.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial client engagement to successful candidate placement.
• Collaborate effectively with clients and candidates, ensuring a seamless and positive experience throughout the process.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pool within the industry niche, proactively identifying potential candidates for future opportunities.

We understand that the best people for the roles are not necessarily in an identical position already so, with our training and development in place, we can develop people with the right energy and commitment to progress. To succeed in this post, it would be advantageous to have the following skills and attributes:

• Recruitment or a targeted sales background
• Experience of interacting with clients and customers in a professional environment
• Excellent communication both verbal and written
• Ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining quality
• Integrity, ambition and an inbuilt drive to progress

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.