Junior recruitment consultant

Role Overview 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. This is a fantastic entry point into recruitment, where you'll support the full recruitment lifecycle, learn to build client and candidate relationships, and develop the skills needed to progress into a full 360 consultant role. 

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who has a strong interest in engineering or finance sectors, or simply a drive to learn these markets from the ground up. 

Key Responsibilities 

Business Development 

Identify and approach new business opportunities 

Make outbound connections to prospective clients to introduce our services and generate leads 

Create your own portfolio of client contacts  

Candidate Sourcing & Management 

Source and attract candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, CRM database, and other channels 

Write and post engaging job adverts  

Conduct initial candidate screening calls and basic skills assessments 

Keep candidates updated and engaged throughout the recruitment process 

Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records on the CRM 

Supporting Recruitment Delivery 

Shortlist candidates against client briefs 

Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and clients 

Help gather feedback from candidates and clients' post-interview
Support with offer administration and onboarding paperwork 

Learning & Development 

Develop a working knowledge of the engineering and/or finance sectors
Shadow senior consultants on client calls and meetings to build commercial awareness 
Begin building your own network of candidates and industry contacts
Take part in ongoing training to develop sales, negotiation, and recruitment skills 

Required Skills & Experience 

Essential 

Strong written and verbal communication skills 
A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn 

Good organisational skills with close attention to detail 

Comfortable working towards targets in a fast-paced environment 

Confident using IT systems (MS Office; CRM systems trained on the job) 

Desirable 

Some experience in recruitment, sales, customer service, or a related field 

An interest in engineering, finance, or technical/commercial sectors 

A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field 

Personal Attributes 

Self-motivated with a genuine desire to build a career in recruitment 

Resilient and able to handle a fast-paced, target-driven environment 

Friendly and personable, with a natural ability to build rapport 

Team player who enjoys learning from others 

What We Offer 

Competitive starting salary with a clear commission structure 

Structured training and mentoring from experienced consultants 

Defined progression pathway towards a full 360 Recruitment Consultant role 

Supportive, high-performing team environment 

Flexible working options (if applicable) 

How to Apply 

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in starting a career in recruitment with Verelogic Recruitment