The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Recruitment Consultant to join our Horticulture & Landscaping division based in Egham, Surrey. This is a full-time permanent position offering a basic salary of £28,000 to £32,000 plus uncapped commission. The role offers hybrid working, with Monday to Wednesday office based and Thursday to Friday working from home.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist recruitment division with established clients, live vacancies and genuine national growth potential. Working closely alongside the division lead, you will play a key role in expanding both the temporary and permanent side of the desk while developing your own career within a highly ambitious and entrepreneurial recruitment business.
About Halmer Recruit
Halmer Recruit is a specialist recruitment business providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions across multiple sectors throughout the UK.
Our Horticulture & Landscaping division supports businesses nationwide with specialist staffing solutions across commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, estate management and horticulture. We pride ourselves on building long-term client relationships, delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities for both clients and candidates.
The Role
This will initially be a collaborative desk where you will work closely alongside the division lead across:
* Business development
* Client relationship management
* Temporary recruitment
* Permanent recruitment
* Candidate sourcing
* Account growth
* Vacancy management
The role will involve a combination of sales and delivery responsibilities to help maximise desk growth, client retention and candidate quality.
Long term, the vision is to continue expanding the division nationally with opportunities for increased responsibility, desk ownership and specialisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing new business opportunities within the Horticulture & Landscaping sectors
* Building relationships with Grounds Maintenance contractors, landscaping businesses and horticultural companies across the UK
* Managing temporary and permanent recruitment vacancies
* Sourcing and interviewing candidates
* Building and maintaining candidate pipelines
* Managing client relationships and delivering high service levels
* Generating leads and identifying opportunities within existing accounts
* Advertising vacancies across multiple platforms
* Negotiating terms of business and recruitment fees
* Managing the recruitment process from start to finish
* Supporting the growth of a national specialist recruitment division
Essential Requirements
* Previous recruitment or sales experience
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Confident business development ability
* Motivated and target-driven mindset
* Organised with the ability to manage multiple vacancies
* Positive and team-focused attitude
Desirable Requirements
Experience within any of the following sectors would be highly advantageous:
* Industrial recruitment
* Construction recruitment
* Driving recruitment
* Facilities Management recruitment
* Temporary recruitment
* Trades & Labour recruitment
* Full UK driving licence preferred
Skills and Qualities
* Commercially driven
* Ambitious and career focused
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Strong negotiation ability
* Self-motivated and proactive
* Professional and adaptable
Working Hours
* Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
* Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Working Pattern
Hybrid working available:
* Monday to Wednesday office based in Egham
* Thursday and Friday working from home
What's On Offer
* £28,000 - £32,000 basic salary
* Uncapped commission structure
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Early finish every Friday
* Opportunity to help build a growing specialist division
* Existing client base and live vacancies
* Career progression opportunities
* Collaborative and supportive working environment
* National market coverage
* Full sector training provided
* Long-term growth potential
How to Apply
This role is being recruited by Halmer Recruit. To be considered, please submit your CV along with a brief covering note outlining your experience and suitability for the position.
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