Senior Recruitment Consultant
hace 24 días
Portsmouth
Job Title: Senior Recruitment Consultant Location: Portsmouth Salary: 30-35k basic DOE, OTE 40-44k with commission Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Purpose of the Role The Senior Recruitment Consultant is responsible for managing and developing a profitable desk through effective client relationship management, business development, and high-quality candidate delivery. Key Responsibilities 1. Business Development & Client Management ⦁ Proactively identify and win new business opportunities through sales calls, networking, and client visits. ⦁ Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat business and high satisfaction levels. ⦁ Negotiate terms of business and service agreements in line with company policies. ⦁ Provide consultative advice to clients on market trends, salary benchmarking, and recruitment strategy. 2. Candidate Attraction & Management ⦁ Source, screen, and interview candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and the company database. ⦁ Match candidates effectively to client requirements, ensuring the best fit for both parties. ⦁ Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial brief to placement and aftercare. ⦁ Ensure all candidate and client information is handled compliantly and professionally. 3. Desk & Financial Performance ⦁ Take ownership of a profitable recruitment desk (both temporary and permanent) ⦁ Meet and exceed agreed KPIs, revenue, and margin targets. ⦁ Accurately record activity, pipeline, and placements using the CRM system. ⦁ Contribute to the overall performance and profitability of the branch/team. 4. Leadership & Team Contribution ⦁ Support and mentor Recruitment Consultants, Resourcers, or Trainees where required. ⦁ Share best practice and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment. ⦁ Deputise for the Branch Manager when necessary and support branch-wide initiatives. Key Skills & Competencies ⦁ Strong business development and sales ability within a recruitment environment. ⦁ Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills. ⦁ High level of professionalism, integrity, and resilience. ⦁ Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. ⦁ Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities. ⦁ Results driven, with a proven ability to meet and exceed targets. Experience & Qualifications ⦁ Minimum 2 years recruitment experience ⦁ Proven track record of consistent billing and business growth. ⦁ Experience managing client accounts and winning new business. ⦁ Knowledge of relevant recruitment legislation and compliance requirements. ⦁ Proficiency with CRM systems and major job boards. Personal Attributes ⦁ Ambitious, self-motivated, and commercially astute. ⦁ Team player with a supportive and collaborative mindset. ⦁ Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. ⦁ Positive attitude, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply within or contact Tom at Interaction Recruitment (url removed) (phone number removed) INDC