The Recruitment Consultant role is to proactively initiate and develop commercial relationships with local customers to generate revenue. By providing consultative advice, selling PageGroup solutions and effectively managing the recruitment process, the consultant becomes a trusted advisor to our customers.

Client Details

PageGroup are a leading specialist global recruitment agency. With over 7000 employees in 36 countries across the globe, we aim to be the leading specialist recruiter within our chosen markets, specialising in a broad range of professions and industries

Within our Edinburgh office you will find a vibrant culture where the success of our teams in underpinned by an ethos of putting people and teamwork first, and we're immensely proud of our reputation for professionalism and integrity

PageGroup are proud winners of:

Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2018
Glassdoor Top CEOs 2018
Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2018
Stonewall Top 100 Employer 2018

Description

Engaging with clients:

• Builds and grows a client portfolio by using commercial information to identify organisations that have current or future recruitment needs including global multi-nationals and SMEs
• Develops a client contact strategy and conducts business development calls
• Organises meetings and attends pitches with prospective clients
• Maintains and develops existing client relationships to secure repeat and exclusive business
• Consults and engages with clients to understand their needs and sells the most appropriate solution for attracting the right candidates
• Manages the entire recruitment process from presenting and selling suitable candidates through the interview to offer stages
• Provides appropriate post placement support and contact; seeking feedback and securing testimonials
• Exchanges relevant client information with other disciplines or regions in order to cross-sell
• Networks in industry, sector, specialism and region to become an expert in their market

Engaging with candidates:

• Identifies and attracts potential candidates using sourcing tools, including social media, networking, referrals and advertising
• Maintains an accurate candidate database, meeting all legislative and compliance requirements
• Interviews candidates to understand their requirements and gain valuable market information
• Provides advice on market conditions, CV and interview techniques and manages expectations
• Briefs candidates to ensure they are fully prepared before the interview process and secures comprehensive feedback
• Provides post placement support and maintains contact to establish long-term relationships with candidates who may become future clients

Engaging with colleagues:

• Works as an integral member of a team, motivating one another, and communicating effectively
• Internally networks to build business relationships that can be converted into commercial opportunities
• Communicates business pipeline to their manager
• Collaboratively identifies high quality PRCs across the business through personal and professional networking

Profile

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated indiviual who is willing to work within a 360 recruitment role.

We believe no-one can match the career opportunities we offer and we all work hard to make sure it stays that way.

As a Recruitment Consultant at PageGroup you will have the opportunity to truly make your mark and run your own business whilst being supported by our Managers and Directors alongside our market leading training who will guide you to progress your careers to Management and Director Levels.

Job Offer

We can offer you a competitive salary together with uncapped commission and bonuses; alongside a wide range of attractive employee benefits including discounted gym memberships, private health care, the ability to buy or sell extra holiday days and lots of retail discounts

We work within a meritocratic environment where you are rewarded and recognised based on your productivity - our high performing consultants have been able to progress quickly (within a 5 year period one of our Directors went from Graduate to Director), and our 'High Flyers' were recently rewarded with trips to Croatia, Barcelona, Malta, Brazil and LA.