Recruitment Agency Consultant in Belfast

Location: Belfast Salary: £27,000-£32,000 OTE: Up to £45,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week Benefits Salary of £27,000-£32,000 OTE up to £45,000 36 days' annual leave including public holidays Private healthcare Life assurance Pension Reward and Recognition Scheme Career development and progression opportunities Support from an experienced recruitment team The Role Staffline Recruitment Ireland is looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Recruitment Consultant to join our Belfast team. This is a varied role combining recruitment, candidate management, client relationships and business development. You will manage vacancies from initial client brief through to successful placement while building strong relationships with both existing and prospective clients. You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality recruitment service, meeting agreed targets and identifying opportunities to grow and develop client accounts. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Candidate Management Manage the full recruitment process from sourcing and screening candidates through to placement. Source and build talent pools for current and future vacancies. Screen, register and shortlist candidates in line with recruitment requirements. Prepare candidates for interviews and provide guidance throughout the recruitment process. Advise candidates on pay rates, training opportunities and career progression. Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process. Ensure candidate records and information are accurate and up to date on the recruitment system. Understand individual client recruitment needs and provide a tailored service. Provide regular feedback to clients on recruitment activity and service delivery. Develop a strong understanding of client organisations, including their teams, operations and future recruitment requirements. Provide clients with market insight, including salary benchmarking, candidate availability and recruitment trends. Identify opportunities to introduce additional recruitment services where appropriate. Maintain accurate client information on the CRM system. Build relationships with prospective clients through calls, meetings, networking and other business development activity. Follow up new business leads and identify opportunities within existing accounts. Negotiate fees and rates in line with company policies and agreed commercial parameters. Proactively identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships. Compliance & Administration Ensure all recruitment activity is completed in line with company processes and relevant legislation. Maintain accurate candidate and client records on the CRM system. Support with recruitment administration including references, candidate documentation and other required checks. At least 1 year's recruitment consultancy experience within the last 5 years, or At least 2 years' direct sales experience within the last 5 years in a target-driven environment where you have been responsible for identifying new clients and maintaining existing client relationships. Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook. Strong commercial awareness. 5 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent, including English and Maths. A full driving licence or access to transport, as travel is required. Desirable 2 years' recruitment consultancy experience within the last 5 years, or 3 years' direct sales experience within a target-driven environment. Experience using recruitment databases or CRM systems. Professional recruitment accreditation such as REC or NRF/ERF. Apply Now If you are an experienced recruiter or sales professional apply now and a member of the team will be in touch.