Senior Recruitment Consultant

Robert Half
Leeds
1 year ago
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Robert Half is the world's largest Finance & Accountancy Recruitment Specialist, with over 360 offices spread across our global network. We are hiring for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our centrally located Leeds office to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans for 2024.

The Role

Working in a combined capacity of Sales and Candidate attraction, typical duties of a Senior Recruitment Consultant are:

Business development activities with existing and new clients Generating and attending client meetings to establish and build long-term working relationships Using social media to identify and engage with candidates Interviewing and assessing the skills of candidates Providing shortlists for client job briefs Canvassing high value candidates to existing and new client networks Managing multiple deadlines within a fun, lively and target driven environment.

Your Profile

While previous recruitment experience is advantageous it is not essential, and we are open to speaking to candidates with the following:

Prior experience in a client facing role, selling products or services via Teams and in Person Target driven individuals who are motivated to earn commission. Team players who enjoy collaborating with colleagues in person Strong communicators, willing to spend time with clients both socially and professionally Quick learners, who enjoy learning new skills from proven performers

What we offer:

Attractive compensation packages with uncapped earning potential A wide range of benefits, such as Private healthcare, generous pension contributions, holiday purchase in addition to 25 days holiday, electrical vehicle scheme, and so much more! Industry leading training programs and tailored career development, with mentorship A continued investment in artificial intelligence and the best technology to enable your success Individual and team rewards and recognition Company wide recognition programmes Generous parental leave policies Local & international career opportunities

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.

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