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Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Job description

Simply Education is looking to add to our Northampton team and are pleased to be recruiting for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our friendly team in East Haddon!

We are looking to recruit a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to work on a warm desk - therefore this offers a great deal of potential to work closely with existing clients to the business, as well as working alongside a well-established Educational Recruitment Consultant with over 7 years of experience.

Whether you are an experienced recruiter or have experience working in a Sales Environment, Account Management or even a recent graduate, we would welcome to hear from you.

*Office based in East Haddon, Northamptonshire

*Monday to Friday, 7-4.30 (term time only)

*£25,000+

What We're Looking For:

  • Someone with a sales background; call centre, retail, Account Manager and/or Resourcers looking for their next step into a 360 role.
  • Equally we would consider someone with a background working in Education. Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Cover Supervisors, any role in a school where you already understand the processes and requirements to work in a school setting.
  • A can-do attitude and someone willing to go above and beyond for their client
  • Someone wanting to make a difference in the classroom and placing quality candidates within a school setting
  • Building strong rapports with both clients and candidates
  • A team player

Responsibilities:

  • Talent Acquisition: Identify, attract, and engage top-tier candidates through innovative sourcing strategies and networking.
  • Client Partnership: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
  • Market Research: Stay ahead of industry trends, market conditions, and competitor landscapes to provide valuable insights to both clients and candidates.
  • Interview and Selection: Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to match the right talent with the right opportunity.
  • Communication Pro: Your friendly communication style, both written and verbal, makes people feel at ease and understood.
  • Team Spirit: Thrive in a collaborative environment, valuing teamwork and the joy that comes from achieving goals together.
  • Adaptability: Roll with the punches and stay upbeat, even when the job market throws a curveball.

Why Join Us:

  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and a rewarding commission structure, offering up to 20% of billings, with yearly accelerator bonus payments upon achieving specific targets.
  • Generous Leave Policy: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave, with the option for uncapped leave for high-performing consultants.
  • Learning & Development: Be a part of our leading-edge L&D team, with a fast-track program designed for all consultants.
  • Work-Life Balance: Embrace reduced hours during school holidays, promoting a healthy work-life balance. As well as this we offer a hybrid working environment for top performers.
  • Career Growth: Being a part of the MCG Group, Simply Education offers extensive growth opportunities across various departments, industries, and even countries.

If you're ready to start a career in recruitment and make a real impact, click "apply now". Or feel free to call the Northampton Office for an informal chat