The Role A boutique and specialist Recruitment firm based in Billericay(Essex), servicing an established Financial Services London client base, is seeking a reliable and hard working Recruitment Associate to join their team. The Recruitment Associate will work closely with the Recruitment Director of the business, supporting current client work and building out further client relationships. The role can potentially be 4 days a week (salary would be pro-rated if so) The Recruitment Associate will show confidence in speaking to clients and candidates on the telephone with the ability to ask probing and detail orientated questions. The Recruitment Firm specialises in Investment Management, Asset Management and Private Banking, clients that are based in the City of London, therefore travel to London for client and candidate meetings will be requiredon occasion (potentially once every few weeks) The Recruitment Associate will be guided to gain knowledge of the Investment Management & Private Banking industry so that they can fully understand the needs of the clients. The Recruitment Associate role will involvespeaking to candidates to assess their suitability for the positions. Screening candidates and drawing up shortlists of candidates for clients to interview and organising interviews. The Recruitment Associate will build up their presence onLinkedinas well as utilisingspecialist recruitment websites, job boards and social media tools. The role will involve confidentlyand professionally speakingwith clients of all levels including Managers, HR, and Partners. The Recruitment Associate will work well under pressure and fulfilling any working deadlines in a timely manner. Preparing candidates for their interviews and managing them throughout the process. There would also be a real opportunity to assist in building out the recruitment company brand, coming up with ideas to attract new business and leading on branding and social media projects. This role would suit a highly organised and driven individual, who enjoys the entrepreneurial nature of a smaller business within a down to earth,hardworkingand flexible office. The role will also offer a bonus structure related to the roles which the Recruitment Associate will support with. The Candidate Someone who has worked in a client facing role or front of house. Recruitment experience a real bonus. Confident on the telephone A driven and hard working individual with a willingness to learn and apply themselves to any situation. Highly organised and diligent with the ability to be flexible. Team player Ability to be articulate and professional. Ability to work in afast pacedenvironment. Commercially minded and completely switched on. Confident and down to earth personality -in order tospeak with client and candidates all of ages and backgrounds.