At a Glance
- Tasks: Support recruitment consultants with candidate administration and communication.
- Company: Established UK recruitment business with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate and potential for extended contract.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and skill development in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in recruitment.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English at grade 5 (C) or above; admin experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 26910 - 32890 £ per year.
A well-established UK recruitment business specialising in delivering high-quality staffing solutions across the built environment and technical sectors, with offices in Southampton and Marbella and over 20 years' experience in construction recruitment. This is a fixed term contract, running from approximately 20 November 2026 to the end of August 2027, to cover a period of maternity leave. There may be scope for the role to continue beyond this depending on business needs at the time. The business operates with a collaborative and fast paced culture, where accuracy, service and communication are highly valued.
This role provides dedicated support to a small group of recruitment consultants. The job holder will handle candidate and client administration for their desks and make outbound calls to registered candidates to support live vacancies. As a key point of contact for those consultants' candidates and clients, the role requires a strong customer focus, attention to detail and adherence to established company procedures and regulatory requirements.
Main Responsibilities:
- Make outbound calls to registered candidates on behalf of the consultants you support, to progress live vacancies, screen suitability and update availability on the CRM.
- Support your consultants with administrative duties including booking interviews, arranging candidate registrations, writing and posting job advertisements, compiling CVs and maintaining candidate compliance records.
- Answer and action inbound calls and emails from candidates and clients on behalf of the consultants you support, directing anything outside your remit to the appropriate person.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, health and safety and GDPR in all administrative processes.
- Participate in regular training, team meetings and audits to support continuous improvement and compliance.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) at grade 5 (C) or above.
- Previous experience in an administrative or recruitment environment is desirable; training will be provided.
Key Skills Required:
- IT literate with the ability to use Word, Excel, Outlook and CRM systems to a moderate level.
- Confident and comfortable making outbound calls, as well as a strong telephone manner and written communication skills for inbound queries.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Comfortable working closely with the same small team day to day and building a strong working relationship with them.
- Willingness to learn, develop and take on new challenges.
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrates enthusiasm in the way they carry out their role.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, candidates and colleagues.
- Self motivated to achieve results and support the team.
- Results oriented with the ability to focus on service targets.
- Dynamic attitude with the perseverance to overcome setbacks.
- Customer service skills and a professional approach.
- Influencing skills and the ability to communicate clearly.
- Demonstrates sound commercial awareness.
Company Values:
- Display behaviours in line with the company's core values, specialist, committed, honest, dedicated and credible.
Salary: Competitive hourly rate depending on experience. If you would be open to learning more, or applying, please click the apply now button.
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