Recruitment Consultant
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Recruitment Consultant
A 180, 270 or 360 Recruitment Consultant is required to work for a leading London-based technical recruitment company.
This is an excellent opportunity based in London to join an established technical recruitment business, whilst being rewarded with a competitive package and excellent career development opportunities.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as a Recruitment Consultant performing various tasks including:
• Negotiate offers and terms of employment between clients and candidates, ensuring a successful placement
• Collaborate with clients to understand their specific needs and requirements and develop tailored recruitment strategies
• Present qualified candidates to clients, facilitating the interview and selection process
• Open new accounts and grow existing accounts within the Aerospace & Aviation and Engineering & Defence sectors
• Work with delivery teams to conduct comprehensive searches to identify and attract highly skilled technical professionals globally
• Develop and maintain a network of potential candidates and clients through proactive outreach
• Utilise a variety of sourcing methods, including job boards, social media platforms, industry networks and referrals to identify top talent
• Screen and assess candidates’ skills, qualifications and suitability for specific roles and client requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, providing guidance and support throughout the recruitment process
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions and emerging recruitment strategies
• Participate in regular in-house and external training programmes to enhance knowledge and skills
Mandatory Requirements
• Previous experience as a recruitment consultant
• Strong knowledge of various sourcing techniques, including internet search, social media and telephone outreach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with candidates and clients
• Proven ability to assess candidates’ technical skills and qualifications
• Demonstrated negotiation skills to facilitate successful placements
• Self-motivated and driven to meet and exceed recruitment targets
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
Desirable Requirements
• Experience within the Aerospace & Aviation, F1 & Automotive, Civils & Infrastructure or Marine sectors
• Experience working as a 180, 270 or 360 Recruitment Consultant
• Experience developing new business and growing existing client accounts
• Knowledge of technical recruitment markets on a global scale
• Experience working with delivery teams to fulfil client requirements
Additional Information
• Start date: ASAP
• Competitive salary
• An attractive salary and bonus scheme is available
• Career development and financial support for professional development qualifications
• Private health care
• Staff trips abroad
• VHR is a multi-award-winning technical recruitment business, headquartered in London, supplying contract and permanent technical and professional staff to clients within the Aerospace & Aviation, F1 & Automotive, Civils & Infrastructure and Marine sectors
• VHR currently employs 65 members of staff across its 8 offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Bologna, Prague, Leipzig and Nicosia, and generates a turnover of over £40M annually
• The Company’s medium-term aims are to grow to 90+ staff and £85M annual turnover
