Recruitment Consultant – Temporary Staffing (Managed Service) Abbatt Property Recruitment | Central London
About Abbatt Property Recruitment
Abbatt Property Recruitment is a specialist recruiter with a long-established reputation for placing temporary and permanent staff across Londons residential property sector. We work with some of the capitals most prestigious property management companies, providing the people who keep their buildings running - from Estate Managers and Building Managers to Concierge, Receptionists, and Security Guards
.As part of our continued growth, we are now recruiting for an Internal Recruitment Consultant to join our temporary staffing team on a dedicated managed service account for a fantastic client
The Opportunity
This is a specialist role within Abbatts central office, focused exclusively on delivering a managed recruitment service to one of the UKs largest property management companies. Rather than managing a broad client portfolio, you will operate as a dedicated resource for a single, major account; developing an in-depth understanding of the clients portfolio, their people, and their operational needs.
Your direct contacts will be the property managers/building managers responsible for individual residential buildings across London. You will manage an established bank of temporary workers and will be responsible for coordinating bookings, maintaining strong candidate relationships, and delivering a consistently high standard of service to the client.
Key Responsibilities
Client Management
* Receive and action booking requests from property managers, some may be made at short notice and require a prompt, accurate response
* Develop strong working relationships with client contacts across the portfolio, becoming a trusted and reliable point of contact
* Develop a thorough understanding of each sites requirements, including preferred candidate profiles, dress codes, access arrangements, and site-specific expectations
* Provide a responsive, professional service that consistently meets and exceeds client expectations
Candidate Coordination
* Match temporary workers from the existing candidate bank to suitable shifts based on skills, experience, availability, and location
* Confirm bookings clearly and accurately, ensuring all candidates are fully briefed prior to each assignment
* Maintain regular contact with temporary workers to keep them engaged, available, and well-supported
* Handle changes, cancellations, and last-minute cover requests with professionalism and efficiency
Administration
* Record all bookings and candidate information accurately within the recruitment management system
* Track timesheets and liaise with the payroll function to ensure temporary workers are paid correctly and on time
* Maintain up-to-date client and candidate records in line with internal processes and compliance requirements
Person Specification
Essential:
* Demonstrable experience in temporary recruitment, preferably within a high-volume desk environment
* Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
* The ability to manage multiple bookings and priorities simultaneously without compromising on accuracy or service quality
* A calm, solutions-focused approach to managing last-minute requests and changes
* Confidence in working with recruitment systems and databases
Desirable:
* Previous experience in property, facilities management, hospitality, or a similarly service-led sector
* Familiarity with Londons geography and transport network
* Experience working within an embedded or managed service recruitment model
What We Offer
* Salary: base £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience), plus commission - OTE £40 - 50k
* Location: Central London office, with one day per week working from home following successful completion of probation
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (9am to 5:30pm) - no on call
* Benefits: Private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, social budget, complimentary lunch two Fridays per month, and social and client networking opportunities
* Progression: Development opportunities within a growing business