Recruitment Consultant in Maidenhead)

Marc Daniels is a thriving recruitment company based in Maidenhead town centre. We are an independent, boutique agency offering specialised recruitment services with a focus on accountancy and finance. Operating in a professional and vibrant environment, we work with companies ranging from large multi-national corporations to smaller local businesses across the UK. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Recruitment Consultant to join our team. This role involves sourcing, screening, and placing candidates in finance-related positions across various industries. You will work with both clients and candidates to ensure the best recruitment experience. The ideal candidate will be driven by targets, have excellent interpersonal skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with finance departments, hiring managers, and senior leadership teams within existing and potential client organisations. Understand clients' hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies. Advise clients on the labour market, salary trends, and finance-specific recruitment strategies. Conduct regular client meetings and updates to ensure client satisfaction.
• Candidate Sourcing & Screening: Source finance professionals via job boards, LinkedIn, industry-specific platforms, and networking events. Screen resumes and conduct interviews to assess candidates' technical skills, qualifications, and cultural fit for the role. Provide career advice to candidates, including salary expectations, career growth opportunities, and interview preparation for finance roles. Conduct reference checks and manage candidate pre-employment screening when required.
• Job Matching & Placement: Match candidates with appropriate finance roles based on skills, qualifications, and career aspirations. Coordinate interviews between candidates and clients, providing feedback and facilitating the interview process. Manage offers and negotiations, advising both candidates and clients on compensation packages and terms of employment. Support candidates through the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition into their new finance roles.
• Sales & Business Development: Generate new business opportunities by identifying potential clients. Proactively prospect for new clients and expand your network through industry events, cold calls, and social media. Upsell recruitment services by building long-term partnerships with clients and understanding their evolving finance staffing needs. Maintain and grow existing client relationships, ensuring repeat business and referrals.
• Administrative and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of client interactions, candidate placements, and progress in the recruitment process using our internal CRM. Monitor and report on KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) such as job placements, revenue, and client satisfaction.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven Experience: At least 1-3 years of experience in recruitment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior finance professionals and hiring managers.
• Experience with business development and a proactive approach to generating leads.
• Ability to negotiate job offers and compensation packages, ensuring a win-win outcome for both clients and candidates.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple placements and meet deadlines.
• A degree in business, or a related field is highly preferred but not essential. Alternatively, recruitment or sales experience with finance roles is acceptable.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• Genuine career prospects and exciting challenges in a rapidly expanding business.
• A fun and friendly work environment, with incentives such as an annual company weekend away, luxury spa stays and social nights out.
• Hybrid working arrangements with parking provided when in our central Maidenhead office.

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