Trainee Recruitment Cosultant

Overview
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our temporaries recruitment team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in recruitment by supporting clients with their temporary staffing needs and helping candidates find suitable short-term opportunities. You will work in a fast-paced environment where excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills are essential. No previous recruitment experience needed, just excellent attention to detail and a great personality!
Key Responsibilities
* Source, screen, and interview candidates for temporary positions.
* Build and maintain a database of qualified temporary workers.
* Match candidates to client vacancies based on skills, availability, and experience.
* Advertise vacancies across job boards and social media platforms.
* Conduct candidate compliance checks, including right-to-work verification and reference checks.
* Coordinate candidate bookings, placements, and onboarding.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates.
* Respond to client requests for temporary staff, often at short notice.
* Monitor candidate availability and manage weekly shift bookings.
* Handle timesheets, payroll queries, and placement administration.
* Ensure excellent customer service throughout the recruitment process.
* Work towards individual and team targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Skills & Experience
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
* Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
* Confident using Microsoft Office and recruitment databases or CRM systems.
* Customer service or sales experience is desirable but not essential.
* A positive attitude, resilience, and willingness to learn.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Personal Attributes
* Self-motivated and proactive.
* Professional and approachable.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Team player with a collaborative attitude.
* Driven to achieve results and provide excellent service.
What We Offer
* Full training and ongoing development.
* Career progression opportunities within recruitment.
* Competitive salary with commission potential.
* Supportive team environment.
* Opportunity to build long-term client and candidate relationships