Recruitment Consultant - West Midlands This is an 18 month fixed term contract to cover a period of Maternity leave. Working within our Operator Led recruitment team as a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll join us in our mission to attract and recruit the best talent for our Craft Union pubs. As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll be the main point of contact for all potential operators. By providing first-class customer service in your quality communication, key support, and advice, we ensure all candidates receive the best possible recruitment experience. As an expert in recruitment, you’ll work closely with Regional Managers within your area of responsibility, ensuring that the recruitment plan is aligned to the wider company strategy and business needs. You will be responsible for attracting and assessing the best talent, by providing guidance, support, and insight to the stakeholders you will partner with. Key Responsibilities Use the most appropriate internal & external methods to attract self-employed Operators. Develop your own networks for sourcing and employer branding building within the industry Offer a creative approach to sourcing great talent for the Recruitment team – focusing on attracting passive candidates to opportunities, talent pooling and building communities. Working with key stakeholders across the business to ensure effective and consistent social media recruiting for their vacancies. Partnering and building effective relationships with specific Business Units to fully understand their recruitment requirements and ensure a sustainable pipeline of talent. Organise and administer selection processes including any online testing, telephone, and video interviews. Book applicants and interested parties onto pre-arranged screening and interview days through proactive outbound calling, various direct sourcing methods and own initiatives. Attend industry trade shows or recruitment events to promote Stonegate Group. Exercise first class communication and highly professional customer service skills, which includes the ability to advise and sell the scope of pub opportunities offered by Stonegate. Build relationships of trust with Operations teams and a good working understanding of the commercial objectives and challenges. Assist with the end-to-end candidate experience to create a positive and engaging proposition for potential partners. Forecasting for future recruitment needs and developing effect talent pipelines for specific areas. Conduct divisional calls and attend monthly meetings with Regional Managers and Business directors providing recruitment updates and insights through engaging presentations. Advising, coaching & influencing regional managers on best practice for attraction, interviews, and assessment What's in it for you? 25 days annual leave Annual Leave Purchase Scheme Pension Vitality Healthcare Opt in dental insurance programme Annual bonus scheme The Stonegate discount card offering discounts across our managed estate Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers LI-KM1