Ref: JUNERC24
Recruitment Consultant
- £25-£35k base doe
- Competitive commission structure
- Hybrid working & Benefits.
Syntech is a leading Recruitment agency specialising in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology sectors. With a dedicated team of professionals, we strive to connect talented individuals with top-notch companies across the UK and Europe. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation sets us apart in the competitive recruitment landscape.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated 360 Recruitment Consultant with a strong focus on generating new business opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for full-cycle recruitment, from client acquisition to candidate placement, while actively expanding our client base and market presence.
We envisage your first 3-6 months would be predominately reestablishing relationships with existing lapsed accounts and developing them, whilst looking at ways of generating new business. 6 months on, we would expect you to have nurtured existing clients and the focus to be on creating new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
New Business Development:
- Identify and target potential clients through proactive research, networking and outreach strategies
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers to understand their recruitment needs and provide tailored solutions
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth and expand client portfolio
- Stay abreast of industry trends, markets developments and changes, and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities
Client Management:
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering guidance on recruitment best practices, markets insights and talent acquisition strategies
- Conduct thorough client briefings to understand job requirements, company culture, and candidate profiles
- Manage client expectations throughout the recruitment process, ensuring on time delivery and professionalism throughout the process
- Foster strong partnerships with clients to promote repeat business and long-term relationships
Candidate Sourcing:
- Utilise various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, referrals and networking events to identify and qualify candidates
- Screen CV’s, conduct candidate interviews and assess suitability based on skills, experience and fit
- Facilitate the interview process, coordinate feedback and negotiate offers to secure successful placements
- Provide ongoing support to candidates and clients throughout the onboarding process and beyond.
Admin & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of client and candidate interactions and all recruitment related activity on our CRM/ATS system
- Prepare regular reports and performance metrics to track sales and activity targets, KPI’s and business development activities
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and all legal and regulatory laws
What are we looking for:
- Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant ideally within the Engineering, Manufacturing or Technology sectors
- Demonstrable track record of success in new business development
- Strong sales acumen and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport and convey information effectively
- Results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on exceeding targets and delivering exceptional service
- Knowledge of recruitment techniques and sourcing strategies
- Proficient in using recruitment software, ATS/CRM etc
- High attention to detail
