Recruitment Consultant - Social Care Division

• Chester, Cheshire

• £16,000 - £22,000 per annum, OTE

Company:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the expanding Temporaries Division of a well established, professional, multi-discipline independent agency who are currently going through a period of growth within their social care division.

We are looking for a proven business development candidate to join the team that can build relationships with existing clients whilst building new business opportunities.

Role:

Your role will be managing the recruitment process from initial enquiry through to candidate placement, identifying new client opportunities to maximise potential business.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment Process:

• Managing the recruitment process from initial enquiry through to candidate placement
• Taking temporary social care job requirements and visit clients onsite to discuss requirements and assess company culture
• Effectively matching candidates using tried and tested methodology
• Screening candidates, matching their skills to specific job requirements and company cultures
• Conducting telephone screenings, registration interviews and post-registration calls with candidates
• Providing a post-placement service to ensure satisfaction for both candidates and clients

Business Development:

• Telemarketing of existing and potential clients to expand business, identifying new opportunities within defined areas
• Maintaining regular contact with existing client base, adopting an account management approach
• Arranging and attending business meetings with clients to introduce our full range of services
• Negotiation of fees with clients and Preferred/Sole Supplier contracts

Administration / general:

• Working within a targeted environment to achieve monetary and service-quality goals
• Providing a consistently high level of service to both clients and candidates, to maintain strong brand reputation
• Completing of registration paperwork, including registration form, diversity monitoring/criminal declaration form, and employer reference details
• Adhering to all compliance guidelines (both legal and best practice) as specified by Compliance Manager
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure departmental and company targets are achieved

Essential Skills:

• A proven track record within the recruitment sector
• The ability to manage both existing client accounts and identify and develop new business opportunities
• The drive and tenacity to achieve targets and goals, whilst maintaining the highest possible service standards
• A flexible approach to problem solving within a professional business environment
• A genuine passion for customer service - able to deal with candidates, clients and any other parties with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality
• Organised way of working, able to manage several key projects/tasks at one time to meet strict deadlines
• An honest approach, ensuring that any commitments to candidates and clients are met and expectations are managed effectively
• PC skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and in-house database systems
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, face to face and over the phone

IMPORTANT NOTE: Whether you will be successful to the next stage of the interview process will be determined by your relevant skills and experience detailed on your CV, please read the job description carefully and up-date your CV accordingly before submitting. Only submit your CV in Word format.

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