Job Description:
Join a dynamic recruitment team where you'll develop your career whilst making a real impact on people's working lives.
Purpose of the Role
The Trainee Recruitment Consultant will support the recruitment team in delivering high-quality recruitment services to clients and candidates. The role focuses on sourcing, screening, placing, and supporting temporary and contract workers whilst developing knowledge of recruitment processes, compliance requirements, and client service standards.
This is an entry-level position designed to provide training and development within recruitment, with opportunities to progress into a Recruitment Consultant role.
Main Responsibilities
Candidate Attraction and Recruitment
Assist with advertising vacancies across job boards, social media, and other recruitment channels
Source and identify suitable candidates for temporary and contract vacancies
Conduct initial candidate screening calls and interviews
Register candidates on the company CRM and maintain accurate records
Obtain references and ensure all candidate documentation is completed
Build and maintain a talent pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities
Candidate Management
Maintain regular contact with candidates throughout the recruitment process
Ensure candidates are fully briefed on job roles, responsibilities, locations, rates of pay, and client expectations
Coordinate interviews and communicate feedback to candidates
Support candidate onboarding and induction processes where required
Conduct welfare and check-in calls with workers during assignments
Respond professionally to candidate queries regarding assignments, payroll, and holidays
Client Support
Develop an understanding of client businesses, industries, working environments, and recruitment needs
Support the recruitment team in delivering recruitment campaigns and fulfilling bookings
Assist in ensuring vacancies are filled within agreed service levels and timeframes
Respond promptly to client enquiries and requests under the guidance of senior team members
Participate in client meetings and service reviews when appropriate
Compliance and Administration
Ensure all recruitment activities comply with employment legislation, industry regulations, and company policies
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the company CRM system
Assist with timesheet processing and ensure deadlines are met
Work closely with the payroll and finance teams to resolve any worker-related issues
Support the preparation and maintenance of management information, reports, and KPI tracking documents
Ensure all candidate files and compliance records are complete and audit-ready
Learning and Development
Participate fully in all internal and external training provided
Develop knowledge of recruitment terminology, legislation, and best practice
Learn company processes, systems, and service standards
Work towards agreed performance targets and development objectives
Keep up to date with market trends, industry developments, and competitor activity
Additional Duties
Provide out-of-hours support on a rotational basis once fully trained
Assist colleagues and managers with ad hoc recruitment and administrative tasks as required
Represent the company in a professional manner at all times
Person Specification
Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Strong customer service skills
Desirable
Previous experience in customer service, administration, recruitment, or a people-focused role
Understanding of temporary or contract recruitment
Experience using CRM systems
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Number of candidate registrations completed
Candidate compliance completion rates
Vacancy fill rates
Candidate and client satisfaction
CRM data accuracy and maintenance
Achievement of individual development and training objectives
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