Senior Recruitment Consultant

Full Job Description

The Prospero Group, is proud of its status as one of the leading Recruitment Agencies in the UK.

We introduce a candidate to a new job every minute of every working day. With 9 offices in the UK and 5 offices overseas we are home to a number of recruitment consultants recruiting a diverse selection of specialisms. Supported by a collaborative management and training team, there is a positive and social team culture in the Prospero Group.

We see ourselves as much more than just a recruitment business as our values and vision reflect.

Our values: "Family, Trust, Quality, Professionalism and Empowerment"
Our vision: "To be the recruitment and training agency of choice for clients and candidates"

We are now looking for people who share our values and vision to join our Recruitment Academy and help the Prospero family to grow. We are members of Apsco and the Virgin Fast Track 100.

Due to continued growth we have an opportunity with in our Audio Visual Recruitment Team. This is a huge opportunity to take over a live desk with a active business. A hugely niche area which Prospero are one of the top performers in.

Role Definition:

• Identify and secure job opportunities within organisations. Attract candidates and successfully place them in those jobs in return for a fee.
• Place suitable candidates to meet client requirements in order to achieve revenue in line with corporate and personal goals
• Develop and manage client and candidate relationships, to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and quality standards
• Meet targets that have been set by your line manager

Job Purpose:

Place suitable candidates to meet client requirements in order to achieve revenue in line with corporate and personal goals

Identify, progress and convert sales leads as required

Proactively and consistently strive to identify and obtain new business opportunities

Source suitable vacancies in line with company policies and sales procedures

Manage and profitably develop client relationships

Establish and agree terms and conditions of service

Identify and attract candidates using all appropriate methods to satisfy job requirements

Monitor responses/applications received and make sure that candidate's applications are processed efficiently

Shortlist and present suitably qualified applicants against defined job vacancies

Manage the recruitment and selection processes by effectively liaising with the client, candidate and internal teams

Successfully place suitable candidates with clients

Ensure all necessary administration, payment and aftercare services are concluded in line with company policies

Understand and meet agreed KPIs (vacancies taken, calls made, interviews etc)

Meet and exceed agreed financial targets

Contribute to team meetings as appropriate

Develop and manage client / candidate relationships, to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and quality standards

Ensure that candidates and clients receive a professional and comprehensive recruitment service at all times Job description

Comply with company management systems, payroll and billing policies and procedures including accurate database management

Seek and provide feedback in a professional manner at all times to candidates and clients

Conducting regular service reviews with both clients and candidates to ensure continuous improvement

Operate in line with the industry code of ethics and relevant legislation

Accurate recording of candidate and client information on the recruitment database

Comply with all relevant employment legislation and appropriate codes of practice

Comply with all relevant sector specific legislation

Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation, employee rights and responsibilities

Seek support and escalate non-compliance where appropriate

Develop expertise of market rates and conditions within your sector in order to consult with candidates and clients

Conduct professional discussions with clients and candidates using all mediums as appropriate

Skills:

Essential

• Self-motivated and able to identify opportunities
• Tenacious and resilient
• Driven and determined to achieve targets and objectives
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise and escalate where necessary
• Customer focused approach
• Confident and persuasive communicator
• Demonstrable questioning and listening skills