Recruitment Consultant - Permanent Placement

CSS Recruitment & Training is a leading recruitment agency specialising in permanent placements within the Construction & Building Services industry. We pride ourselves on our ability to match top talent with the right employers, ensuring long-term success for both candidates and clients. Role: As a Permanent Placement Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to managing client relationships and successfully placing candidates in permanent roles. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients and candidates, ensuring a perfect fit between the two. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for recruitment, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in delivering results. Key Responsibilities * Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients by understanding their hiring needs, business goals, and company culture. * Candidate Sourcing: Use various platforms such as job boards, LinkedIn, social media, and internal databases to identify, source, and attract high-quality candidates for permanent positions. * Interviewing and Selection: Conduct thorough interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit for the role. Provide guidance and feedback to both candidates and clients throughout the process. * Job Matching and Placement: Match candidates to suitable permanent positions by aligning their qualifications and career goals with the needs of the client. * Job Advertising: Create compelling job advertisements and post them on relevant platforms to attract a qualified candidate pool. * Negotiation: Manage the offer process, including salary negotiations, benefits discussions, and offer acceptance. * Client Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, keeping them informed throughout the recruitment process and providing market insights to assist with hiring decisions. * Market Knowledge: Stay informed about trends in the job market, industry-specific hiring challenges, and talent acquisition strategies to provide clients with expert advice. * Database Management: Maintain up-to-date records of candidate and client interactions using the company’s CRM system. * Networking: Build and expand your professional network by attending industry events, networking sessions, and seminars to increase your market presence and credibility. Key Skills * Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with clients and candidates, both verbally and in writing. * Sales-Oriented: A target-driven individual with the ambition to meet and exceed sales and placement targets. * Client-Focused: A customer-centric approach with the ability to understand client needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions. * Resilient: Ability to handle pressure, overcome challenges, and maintain focus on achieving successful placements. * Relationship Builder: Proven ability to foster strong, long-term relationships with clients and candidates. * Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate offers and packages that satisfy both client and candidate needs. * Organised: Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple client accounts and candidate pipelines simultaneously. * Problem-Solver: A strategic thinker with the ability to find creative solutions to recruitment challenges. * Attention to Detail: Meticulous in managing candidate and client information and ensuring all details are accurate. Qualifications & Experience * Previous Experience in Recruitment: Proven track record in recruitment, ideally within permanent placements, is highly desirable. * Industry Knowledge: Experience in recruiting for specific sectors. * Sales Experience: Experience in sales, business development, or account management is beneficial. Benefits * Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure. * Career development and progression opportunities. * A supportive and collaborative work environment. * Training and professional development opportunities. * Flexible working hours or hybrid work options considered