The Opportunity
Our client is looking for an ambitious and driven Graduate Recruitment Consultant to join their growing London team. This is not a sports role. However, our client is particularly interested in graduates who have competed in sport at a competitive level, as the discipline, resilience, competitiveness and commitment required to perform in sport can translate strongly into a successful career in recruitment. You will be joining a target-driven, performance-focused environment where communication, relationship building, determination and the ability to perform under pressure are highly valued. No previous recruitment experience is required. Full training and ongoing development will be provided. Key Responsibilities
Source and identify candidates using LinkedIn, job boards and recruitment databases
Build and develop candidate pipelines
Screen CVs and applications
Conduct telephone and video interviews
Build strong relationships with candidates
Develop relationships with clients and understand their hiring requirements
Manage candidates throughout the recruitment process
Arrange interviews and coordinate the hiring process
Write and advertise vacancies
Research markets and identify potential candidates
Maintain accurate records using recruitment and ATS systems
Support business development and client relationship activities
Work towards individual and team targets
Deliver an excellent candidate and client experience
What We're Looking For
2:1 degree or above
Strong academic record
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High levels of motivation and self-discipline
Comfortable working towards measurable targets
Resilient and able to respond positively to setbacks
Competitive mindset and desire to achieve
Professional and confident manner
Competitive Sporting Background
Our client is particularly interested in graduates who have competed in sport at a competitive level, whether at university, county, regional, national or equivalent level. You do not need to have competed in a particular sport. What matters is the evidence of transferable qualities developed through competitive sport, including: Discipline and consistency
Resilience following setbacks
Ability to work towards demanding goals
Performing under pressure
Teamwork and collaboration
Personal accountability
Coachability and willingness to accept feedback
Competitive drive
Commitment to continuous improvement
Why Recruitment?
Recruitment is a people-focused and commercially driven career where performance is measurable and progression can be rapid. You will develop valuable skills in: Sales ? Negotiation ? Communication ? Business Development ? Relationship Management ? Talent Acquisition ? Leadership The role offers graduates the opportunity to take ownership of their performance, develop commercially and progress within a growing business. What Our Client Offers
Competitive starting salary
Performance-related bonus
Structured graduate training programme
Ongoing coaching and mentoring
Clear career progression
Professional and ambitious working environment
Exposure to clients and candidates across a range of sectors
Development in sales, recruitment and business development
Long-term progression opportunities
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a high-achieving graduate with a competitive sporting background who wants to transfer the mindset developed through sport into a commercial career. You may be someone who is accustomed to: Training hard ? receiving feedback ? improving ? competing ? dealing with setbacks ? performing under pressure ? achieving results . Those qualities can be highly relevant to a career in recruitment, where success requires determination, resilience, communication and a consistent focus on achieving results. This is a recruitment opportunity, not a sports position. If you are a graduate who has competed in sport at a high level and are looking for a challenging, commercially focused career where your competitive mindset can be put to use, our client would like to hear from you. Contact Libby from SW6 Associates to learn more.
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Entry Level Recruitment Consultant - Sports Background in Slough employer: SW6 Associates Limited
Join a dynamic and competitive environment where your sporting background can be your greatest asset. As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll benefit from a starting salary of £27,000, uncapped commission, and comprehensive training that paves the way for rapid career progression. With regular incentives and a vibrant team culture, this role offers not just a job, but a rewarding career path for those driven by success and achievement.
