Full job descriptionTrainee Recruitment Consultant
Overview
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our temporaries recruitment team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in recruitment by supporting clients with their temporary staffing needs and helping candidates find suitable short-term opportunities. You will work in a fast-paced environment where excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills are essential. No previous recruitment experience needed, just excellent attention to detail and a great personality!
Key Responsibilities
*Source, screen, and interview candidates for temporary positions.
*Build and maintain a database of qualified temporary workers.
*Match candidates to client vacancies based on skills, availability, and experience.
*Advertise vacancies across job boards and social media platforms.
*Conduct candidate compliance checks, including right-to-work verification and reference checks.
*Coordinate candidate bookings, placements, and onboarding.
*Develop and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates.
*Respond to client requests for temporary staff, often at short notice.
*Monitor candidate availability and manage weekly shift bookings.
*Handle timesheets, payroll queries, and placement administration.
*Ensure excellent customer service throughout the recruitment process.
*Work towards individual and team targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Skills & Experience
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
*Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
*Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
*Confident using Microsoft Office and recruitment databases or CRM systems.
*Customer service or sales experience is desirable but not essential.
*A positive attitude, resilience, and willingness to learn.
*Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Personal Attributes
*Self-motivated and proactive.
*Professional and approachable.
*Strong attention to detail.
*Team player with a collaborative attitude.
*Driven to achieve results and provide excellent service.
What We Offer
*Full training and ongoing development.
*Career progression opportunities within recruitment.
*Competitive salary with commission potential.
*Supportive team environment.
*Opportunity to build long-term client and candidate relationships.