Principal Recruitment Consultant

We are hiring – Principal Recruitment Consultant

Why First Recruitment Group?

FRG are based in Birchwood, Warrington looking for Principal 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 Principal Recruitment Consultants to join our teams, due to internal promotions!

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

• Starting salary between £35k - £40,000 per annum dependent on experience plus a lucrative, realistic, and achievable commission scheme.
• UNCAPPED commission, with typical earnings of around £7500-8000 per quarter depending on experience, giving you the chance to potentially earn commission of around £32,000 per annum on top of your basic salary!  
• A 5% bonus scheme paid twice yearly for demonstrating company core values and meeting our company performance 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 Principal 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 five minute walk to our local train station. 

• 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 Principal Recruitment Consultant

• Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment projects, collaborating closely with clients to understand their project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project recruitment strategies, including candidate sourcing plans, assessment methodologies, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Utilise a variety of sourcing techniques, such as direct sourcing, networking, and database searches, to identify and attract top-quality candidates.
• Conduct thorough candidate screening and assessments, evaluating skills, qualifications, and cultural fit for project-specific roles.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing regular updates on project progress, managing expectations, and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Manage project budgets and resources, ensuring efficient utilisation of recruitment tools, technologies, and external vendors.
• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants, providing guidance, support, and training to enhance their project management capabilities.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and emerging best practices in project recruitment, applying insights to improve project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, operations, and finance, to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with overall business objectives.
• Drive business growth by identifying new project opportunities, expanding existing accounts, and cultivating strategic partnerships.

Career Path:

• Focused on manging client and candidate relationships? This role has the potential to develop into a Client Development Manager within the first two years of joining. In this type of role, you will eventually manage some of First Recruitment Group’s largest clients!

What do we look for in a Principal Recruitment Consultant?

• Proven experience as a Senior Recruitment Consultant with a strong focus on managing and delivering recruitment projects for the past two years.
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices, with a track record of successfully leading complex recruitment projects.
• Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to develop project plans, manage timelines, and allocate resources effectively.
• Strong client relationship management abilities, with the capability to build and nurture long-term partnerships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced sourcing and candidate assessment capabilities, with experience utilising a range of sourcing techniques and assessment methodologies.
• Leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve project goals and deliver outstanding results.
• Sound understanding of relevant industry regulations, compliance, and ethical recruitment practices.
• Proficiency in recruitment software, applicant tracking systems, and other project management tools.

When Will I Hear Back?

Apply through this advert with your most up-to-date relevant CV, and our Talent Acquisition Manager will reach out to you as soon as they can if we are looking to progress further with your application. Please allow up to 48 hours to hear back from us if we are wishing to proceed with your application further.

Following an initial telephone call with the TA Manager, you will either be progressed to a formal interview or given the option to be kept in our future talent pool of applicants.

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