Job Role: Recruitment Consultant Reports to: Branch Manager Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm (with 30 min unpaid lunch break) Location: Halo Recruit - Rushden Branch An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join the team at Halo Recruit, the A-Z branch division of Challenge-trg Recruitment, based within our Rushden branch. Challenge-trg Recruitment one of the UK's leading recruitment businesses and uniquely positioned to provide a unique, integrated, multi-service offering comprising of end-to-end recruitment, transport solutions, and training. Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be the first point of contact for all candidate recruitment activities. You will be responsible for registering suitable candidates in line with Company and/or client criteria, completing candidate clearances/references and ensuring candidates are fully compliant before being passed back to site or to the branches. You will also develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients and will develop a strong understanding of the individual needs of our portfolio of clients. This role requires the candidate to join the weekly on call rota, providing out of hours support to our collegues and clients. Applicants will need to hold a full UK driving licence as weekly visits to our client sites to register candidates, hold inductions and carry out service visits will be necessary. Key Behaviours Strong communication skills Aptitude for sales Confidence Effective interpersonal skills Ambition and determination to succeed Results orientated and target driven Ability to work on your own and part of a team Problem solving and tenacity to cope well under pressure Ability to handle multiple priorities Other Act in a calm, professional and confidential manner at all times Energetic and upbeat manner Willingness to work extended or unsociable hours during peak periods Have previously worked in a customer focused role Person Specification Experience and Skills: Proven experience of working with clients and delivering on expectations Substantial experience of working in a customer service environment, ideally gained within the recruitment sector Experience of recruiting and retaining candidates successfully The ability to effectively handle a busy and varied workload, meet tight deadlines and prioritise effectively Good computer literacy with accurate data entry skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to establish rapport with a variety of stakeholders at all organisational levels Uses own initiative and can work independently Takes responsibility for own work Uses judgement to know when to ask for help and guidance Excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Practical approach to problems and solutions focussed Builds appropriate professional, friendly and accessible relationships with internal and external contacts Resilient and able to work in an organisation that is undergoing change due to development and growth. Essential Behaviours: 'Can-Do' attitude Proactive and positive approach to working Professional and presentable at all times Salary and Benefits: We are offering a competitive salary and market leading benefits package for the right candidate, dependant on skills and experience. As an Employee-Owned company, we offer exciting opportunities for driven individuals. After 12 months with us, you'll inherit a share in the company and gain Employee Owner status. This gives you the power to influence business decisions and make your voice heard We were also recently listed in North West Fastest 50 Companies 2024 and recognised in the prestigious UK Fast Growth Index 2024. There's no better time than now to join our incredible business HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this position, please submit your CV with a covering letter for the attention of Hayley Aldread (Divisional Director), outlining your skills, experience, salary expectations and availability. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, however we will put your details onto our database for any future vacancies This Vacancy is being advertised by Halo Recruit, a trading entity of Challenge-trg Recruitment, an employment agency. Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. ADZN1_UKTJ