Recruitment Consultant

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10 months ago
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TALENT CONSULTANT - 360 PERMANENT RECRUITMENT - CARDIFF/HYBRID - £30,000/£40,000 PER ANNUM + COMMS & BENEFITS

Yolk Technology & Digital work with industry-leading employers across the UK and Ireland. We cover hundreds of opportunities, across a huge breadth of technology verticals with household names, savvy start-ups, and heavyweight titans of future-thinking software. Our specialist Technology & Digital recruitment team span two continents and are experts in placing top tech talent into temp, contract, and permanent positions throughout our growing sector.

We're looking to add 360 Consultants to the team, focusing on existing and/or emerging markets across technology & digital. There's a lot of change across the tech landscape currently, especially in markets like Projects & Change where Gen Ai is creating new and exciting opportunities. We're looking for someone to capitalise on these changes and really get to grips with an exciting new sector whilst exploring other emerging markets.

That being said if you have experience in a particular niche (Software Development for example) and that's an area you'd want to continue focusing on we'd still love to talk!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from talent sourcing and engagement to offer negotiation and onboarding.
Partner with leading companies across the Technology sector, providing strategic recruitment expertise.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, offering market insights and tailored recruitment strategies.
Source and attract top talent across a wide range of roles.
Ensure a high-quality candidate experience while delivering on clients' needs with a focus on long-term relationships and success.
Develop our permanent recruitment offering within new areas of our industry.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Experience as a 360 recruiter.
Proven track record in managing end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and closing candidates.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with both clients and candidates at all levels.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
A proactive, results-driven attitude with a focus on delivering high-quality talent solutions.EVEN BETTER IF YOU HAVE:

An in-depth understanding in a particular niche across Technology (Data Science/Engineering, Projects & Change, Software Development).
An ambition to grow and develop your career into Senior Leadership positions in the future.WHY JOIN US?

We're not just reshaping recruitment, we're carving solid career paths for every member of our team. Our employees strive to give the Brightest, Boldest and Best standards of themselves, and in return we make sure they reach their full potential through our support.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE & REWARD:

Company and team high achiever trips
Team building days, monthly, quarterly, built on success
Industry leading commission and salaries
Progression pathways in your own hands, your own control
Training that prioritises your personal needsREWARDS:

£1,000 a year in discounts and savings toward everyday expenditure
Paid employee referral scheme of up to £1,500 for helping us build the business
Access to a qualified professional health and well-being service
Annual company-wide performance update AGM and all-expense paid afterparty
Fully expensed Christmas party and leave (Enjoy time off over Christmas, on us)
Boosted annual leave including all bank holidays
Your Birthday off, on us

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