Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Portsmouth

Interaction Recruitment are currently looking for Trainee Recruitment Consultant’s to join our growing Portsmouth Construction team. You would be responsible for managing and developing a profitable desk through effective client relationship management, business development, and high-quality candidate delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Management
⦁ Proactively identify and win new business opportunities through sales calls, networking, and client visits.
⦁ Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat business and high satisfaction levels.
⦁ Negotiate terms of business and service agreements in line with company policies.
⦁ Provide consultative advice to clients on market trends, salary benchmarking, and recruitment strategy.

Candidate Attraction & Management
⦁ Source, screen, and interview candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and the company database.
⦁ Match candidates effectively to client requirements, ensuring the best fit for both parties.
⦁ Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial brief to placement and aftercare.
⦁ Ensure all candidate and client information is handled compliantly and professionally.

Desk & Financial Performance
⦁ Take ownership of a profitable recruitment desk (both temporary and permanent)
⦁ Meet and exceed agreed KPIs, revenue, and margin targets.
⦁ Accurately record activity, pipeline, and placements using the CRM system.
⦁ Contribute to the overall performance and profitability of the branch/team.

Leadership & Team Contribution
⦁ Support and mentor Recruitment Consultants, Resourcers, or Trainees where required.
⦁ Share best practice and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
⦁ Deputise for the Branch Manager when necessary and support branch-wide initiatives.

Key Skills & Competencies
⦁ Strong business development and sales ability within a recruitment environment.
⦁ Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
⦁ High level of professionalism, integrity, and resilience.
⦁ Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
⦁ Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
⦁ Results driven, with a proven ability to meet and exceed targets.

Experience & Qualifications
⦁ Minimum 2 years recruitment experience
⦁ Proven track record of consistent billing and business growth.
⦁ Experience managing client accounts and winning new business.
⦁ Knowledge of relevant recruitment legislation and compliance requirements.
⦁ Proficiency with CRM systems and major job boards.

Personal Attributes
⦁ Ambitious, self-motivated, and commercially astute.
⦁ Team player with a supportive and collaborative mindset.
⦁ Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
⦁ Positive attitude, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

If you are interested and feel you may be suitable please apply with your CV or contact Tom or Josh on (phone number removed) / (email address removed)