Rec 2 Rec
Temporaries Recruitment Consultant
Job ID:
SA220603
Salary:
£30,000 - £35,000 Plus Commission & Benefits
Location:
Leeds Office Based
Job Type:
Full Time Permanent
Description:
The Role
Highly motivated and experienced Recruitment Consultant to join this successful temporary division. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in understanding and matching the unique needs of our healthcare clients and candidates, providing tailored recruitment services while consistently exceeding targets. Your primary goal will be to maximise the division's revenue and ensure profitability through expert sales, marketing, recruitment, and administrative activities.
About the Company
We're partnering with a leading, well-established national provider in healthcare recruitment. This company is renowned for offering exceptional service within the healthcare market, prioritising quality, integrity, and genuine value in all their engagements. They understand that a great team is built on support, and they foster an environment where you'll receive regular check-ins with your manager, ongoing support, and dedicated coaching to help you thrive and achieve your full potential. They genuinely value their employees and believe in empowering them with the tools and guidance needed to succeed
Accountabilities
Business Development & Sales:
Generate new business through proactive telephone and face-to-face sales, consistently meeting and exceeding company standards.
Maintain and maximise existing business by identifying and exploring additional service needs during all client interactions.
Promote the company's full range of recruitment services, maximisng potential opportunities, including leads and referrals.
Conduct regular client service calls to consolidate relationships, monitor service quality, and develop further business.
Respond promptly to client requests and operate effectively within the company's pricing policy.
Achieve agreed-upon sales and performance targets as a minimum.
Candidate Management & Placement:
Develop and maintain a robust pool of quality candidates to promptly fill vacancies and bookings.
Execute a planned candidate recruitment strategy, including advertising and promotional activities, utilising all available office resources.
Assess candidate suitability for registration, supporting the Resourcer with interviewing, testing, and referencing as needed.
Obtain accurate job descriptions and flexible person specifications from clients.
Maintain regular contact with candidates, thoroughly informing them about prospective positions and diligently investigating their suitability against client requirements.
Ensure all appropriate candidate checks are comprehensively carried out prior to duties commencing, in conjunction with the division's administrator.
Provide continuous professional and personal support to placed contractors.
Monitor contractor performance through regular liaison with both the contractor and client representatives.
Operational Excellence & Administration:
Maintain regular strategic contact with both current and prospective clients.
Complete all relevant office administration in line with company procedures.
Acquire and effectively utilise relevant knowledge of the company database, ensuring it is constantly revised and updated.
Maintain and update all required registers and reports.
Organise and plan the workday efficiently for effective and productive use of time.
Keep the Branch Manager informed about any developments, trends, or problems related to clients, prospects, or team members.
Ensure full preparation for meetings with managers, including evaluation of sales strategies.
Project a professional image in all aspects of personal presentation.
Assist with ad-hoc projects, campaigns, and assignments as required.
Develop an understanding of other recruitment desks within the company.
Provide support to other parts of the company as directed.
Adhere to company policies, systems, procedures, and codes of practice.
Recommend potential improvements to company procedures and standards to your office manager.
Perform any other duties as required from time to time by management.
Requirements:
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, ideally within a fast-paced recruitment agency
Demonstrable experience in temporary/healthcare or education recruitment.
Strong sales, negotiation, and business development skills with a track record of achieving targets.
Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Highly organised with exceptional time management and prioritisation abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
A proactive, resilient, and results-oriented approach.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet.
Desirable:
Prior experience specifically within healthcare recruitment (e.g., nursing, medical, AHP).
Understanding of healthcare sector roles, terminology, and compliance requirements (e.g., CQC, NHS frameworks).
Knowledge of relevant employment law and recruitment best practices.
Ainsworth Recruitment partners with equal opportunities employers who welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
The Process:
Upload your CV
Screening telephone call with Ainsworth Recruitment
Teams interview with Ainsworth Recruitment
CV submitted to client
Interview preparation
Teams or face to face interview with client
Good luck with your application and remember the right job is out there for you!
