Managing Recruitment Consultant

We are hiring – Managing Recruitment Consultant

Why First Recruitment Group?

FRG are based in Birchwood, Warrington looking for Managing Recruitment Consultants to come and join us. You may be wondering what makes First Recruitment Group different from other recruitment agencies. The answer is, first and foremost, our values. We are not your typical recruitment company; we care for our employees and offer long-term, established careers with your choice of a career path to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance. We are now looking for Managing Recruitment Consultants to join our teams, due to internal promotions!

What you put in, is what you get out: Salary benefits

• Negotiable dependent on experience plus a lucrative, realistic, and achievable commission scheme.
• UNCAPPED commission, with typical earnings of £7500-8000 per quarter depending on experience, potentially making your commission take home £32,000 per annum on top of your basic salary!  
• A bonus scheme paid twice yearly for demonstrating company core values and meeting our company wide target, earning up to £2,000 per annum.

Total expected earnings: £74,000 per annum (uncapped), meaning you can build on this as you build your career with us.

Benefits of Joining Us as a Managing Recruitment Consultant:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid working patterns. We are based in Birchwood, Warrington. Our office opening times are between 8 and 6pm, meaning you can start and finish at an agile time to suit your work / life balance.

• Unrivalled Learning and Development training plan hosted in house by our dedicated and experienced team members, giving you a flavour for exceptional progression within the business.

• Join our company car scheme after 2 years’ service, receiving extra benefits such as discounted electric charging points and insurance on top of your vehicle.  

• 25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell holiday at a 10% discounted rate.

• Medicash plan, utilise our UK healthcare benefits and discounts across retail, fitness and health benefits.

• Free use of our contemporary onsite gym (weekend use included).

• Subsidised onsite café with freshly made cuisine and menus sent to the team to save on home cooking hassle!

• Healthcare scheme and employee pension contributions.

• Walking distance to local amenities, restaurants, and bars.

• Regular staff socials, awards, and quarterly programs to continuously develop your career.

• Free onsite parking or, for those who do not drive, a local train station just a five minute walk away.

• EAP – A confidential service designed to help deal with health and general well-being both professionally and in your personal life.

Our Values

Our Recruitment Consultants live and breathe our culture through our encompassing values: being Adaptable, Passionate, Open, Honest, Reliable, and Collaborative. We would not be the successful business we are without them!

But what do we do?

First Recruitment Group (Birchwood, Warrington) has seen extraordinary growth since establishing itself in 1997. We are a global company with teams across the UK and internationally. We operate across Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Chemicals, Water, Aerospace & Defence, and most recently, the IT sector.

First Recruitment Group is made up of four well-established business streams: First Technical, Talascend, Primis, and Operam. In these teams, encompass our Recruitment Consultants from Trainee Recruitment Consultants right through to highly experienced Recruitment Consultants. 

The role of a Managing Recruitment Consultant

• Provide strong leadership and direction to the recruitment team, setting goals, managing performance, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key clients, understanding their talent requirements, and delivering tailored recruitment solutions.
• Work closely with clients to develop effective talent acquisition strategies, including sourcing plans, candidate engagement approaches, and employer branding initiatives.
• Oversee the sourcing and assessment of candidates for diverse positions, ensuring a thorough evaluation of skills, qualifications, and cultural fit.
• Drive business growth by identifying and pursuing new client opportunities, expanding existing accounts, and building a strong pipeline of recruitment projects.
• Oversee and manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring compliance with established procedures and delivering a seamless experience for clients and candidates.
• Monitor recruitment metrics, analyse data, and provide regular reports to clients and management, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and emerging recruitment practices, providing valuable insights to clients and the team.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to the recruitment team, supporting their professional development and enhancing their skills and capabilities.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, such as job boards, recruitment agencies, and technology providers, to optimise recruitment resources and outcomes.

Career path:

• Aspire to manage people? This role could potentially lead to a Business Manager position within your first two years of joining. With the right support and management, we will assist you in your journey to get there.

What do we look for in a Managing Recruitment Consultant?

• Proven experience as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, with a particular focus on managing recruitment projects and leading teams.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve targets and goals.
• Excellent client relationship management abilities, demonstrating a client-centric approach and the capacity to cultivate long-term partnerships.
• Solid understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing techniques, and candidate assessment methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective engagement and influence with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, adept at addressing recruitment challenges and implementing successful solutions.
• Proficiency in recruitment software, applicant tracking systems, and other relevant tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical recruitment practices.
• Results-oriented mindset, with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding recruitment targets while delivering high-quality services.

When Will I Hear Back?

Apply through this advert with your most up-to-date relevant CV, and our People and Culture Team will reach out to you as soon as they can if we are looking to progress further with your application. 

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