Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant
Didcot, Oxfordshire
£27,000-£30,000
Monday to Friday / 07:30-17:00
Permanent

Pertemps Didcot are seeking a highly motivated recruitment consultant to join their growing team. As a recruitment consultant, you will play a pivotal role in business development alongside sourcing, attracting, and placing qualified candidates into work with our clients. Your enthusiasm and learning mind-set will put you in the best position to understand the local job market, and support you build relationships with prospective clients to grow the Pertemps presence in Oxfordshire.

You will join a well-established staffing solutions provider within Oxfordshire, delivering an exceptional service to businesses who need experienced industrial, commercial and driving candidates.

About Pertemps

• As an Investor in People, Pertemps are proud to have been recognised as one of Britain's top employers in several independent reviews:
• We have been on the Sunday Times 'Top 100 Companies to Work For' list every year since 2007.
• We placed 12th in the list of 'Best Large Companies to Work For' in the UK, the highest-placed recruitment firm.
• Best Companies have accredited us with three stars for 'World Class Employee Engagement'.
• Princess Royal Training Award - underpins that Pertemps places its people at the heart of everything it does.

The day to day

• Build, develop and nurture strong relationships with existing clients while actively seeking opportunities to expand the Pertemps client base by identifying prospect customers and securing new business opportunities.
• Source candidates from a variety of channels including searching job boards, social media, attending networking events, and candidate referrals to identify and attract high-quality candidates.
• Conduct in-depth candidate phone screening and face-to-face interviews to assess the candidates' skills, experience and personality fit, whilst ensuring compliance within employment legislation.
• Stay informed on industry news, competitor activities and salary benchmarks to offer valuable insights to clients and candidates.
• Manage your own pool of workers and cover customer requirements as and when they arise.

Skills and Experience required

• A proven track record in recruitment, preferably with +2 years' experience in a recruitment consultant position or in a sales-based business development role.
• In-depth understanding of recruitment practices, candidate sourcing strategies, and selection techniques.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to effectively liaise with clients, candidates, and the wider Pertemps teams.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and prioritise in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Full driving licence - This role involves visiting prospective and existing clients on a regular basis.
• Computer literate - Good understanding of Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and CRM software.

Why work for Pertemps

• £27,000 - £30,000 salary depending on experience
• Excellent commission structure
• 32 days holiday (Including Bank Holidays) increasing annually
• Company car / Pool car 
• Company shares scheme
• Pension via NEST
• Clear and structured career path
• Top performers are recognised and rewarded
• Perkbox (High street retailer and gym membership discounts)
• Opportunities to be involved in charity work
• Annual Awards Ceremonies

Apply now and join the UK's largest independent recruitment agency.

Pertemps is passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pools and are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics. If you feel you meet most, but perhaps not all the requirements listed, we'd still love to hear from you.