Location: Leeds (just on the outskirts of City Centre)
Job Type: Full Time, Temp-to-perm opportunity (with a view to becoming permanent)
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, (1 hour for lunch)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days from home)
We are an independent recruitment agency based in Leeds, Jo Holdsworth Recruitment, looking to hire an Account Executive to support a key area of the business and wider operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys the servicing side of recruitment, with a focus on client care, candidate management, compliance, and operational delivery, rather than business development.
In this role, you will work closely with a senior consultant, providing hands‑on support across an active desk and a key account. You will play a central role in the day‑to‑day coordination of recruitment activity, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for both clients and candidates. Your responsibilities will include assisting with resourcing, managing administration and compliance processes, and helping to deliver a high‑quality, seamless recruitment service.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a high level of ongoing support to both clients and candidates
* Act as a key point of contact, ensuring a smooth and professional service
* Conduct regular check‑ins with candidates to maintain engagement and satisfaction
* Ensure all booking confirmations are accurate and issued promptly
* Proactively identify and resolve any issues
* Manage and maintain an active pipeline of candidates
* Handle timesheet processing, including chasing and validating submissions
* Support candidates with timesheet and holiday pay queries
* Manage bookings, rebooks, and assignment extensions
* Complete candidate registrations and ensure full compliance is met
* Maintain accurate records on internal systems
* Support audits and ensure all documentation is up to date
* Support resourcing activities for key client accounts
* Screen candidates and prepare CVs for submission
* Write and post job adverts
* Assist with interview preparation and coordination
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience in recruitment, administration, or customer service (preferred but not essential)
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Good numerical ability, with confidence handling pay rates and calculations
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Proactive and team‑oriented approach
What We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the operational and people‑focused side of recruitment. You don’t need to be sales‑driven, but you should take pride in delivering a high‑quality service and building strong relationships with both clients and candidates.
* Hybrid working (3 days from home, 2 days in office)
* Free parking
* Commission / bonus potential
* Regular team incentives and paid‑for social events
* Yearly appraisals, pay reviews and personal development plans
* Early Friday finish
* Banked hours scheme
* Christmas shut down each year
* Extra day off for your birthday
* Annual leave increase per full years’ service up to an additional 5 days
* A genuinely great team environment
Job Types: Temp to perm, Permanent, Graduate
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