Senior Recruitment Consultant

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, people-focused Senior Recruiter to join our fantastic Jersey team! Established in 2005, Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency is an independent and well-respected recruitment business with offices in Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man. We work with a broad range of businesses, from large organisations to smaller independent companies, ensuring every client receives tailored recruitment support. Our experienced and qualified consultants take a professional, consultative approach, helping candidates and businesses find the right fit.

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you'll take full responsibility for managing your own portfolio of candidates and clients, ensuring both receive a high-quality recruitment experience. You'll be responsible for the full recruitment cycle, from identifying candidates to helping businesses secure top talent. This is a role for someone who enjoys working independently and within a team, managing their own workload, and building strong professional relationships.

This role is commission-based, without KPIs, giving you the freedom to focus on service and relationships rather than rigid targets.

What You'll Be Doing

Candidate Support & Recruitment

• Building lasting relationships with job seekers, guiding them through their job search journey.
• Providing career advice, interview coaching, and CV support, ensuring candidates stand out.
• Managing job applications and keeping records updated within our leading CRM system.
• Conducting telephone, video, and face-to-face interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and career goals.
• Administering skills testing, gathering compliance documentation, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
• Keeping candidates engaged and informed, ensuring they feel valued and supported.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, from PSL clients to independent businesses.
• Retaining and expanding client relationships, ensuring businesses trust you as their go-to recruitment partner.
• Attending client meetings and conference calls, discussing hiring needs, and offering expert recruitment advice.
• Managing the end-to-end hiring process, from job briefings to negotiating offers and securing placements.
• Staying ahead of market trends, salary benchmarks, and industry developments to provide clients with valuable insights.

Organisation & Administration

• Managing your own diary and workload effectively in a busy, fast-moving environment.
• Handling telephone enquiries and candidate applications professionally and efficiently.
• Preparing CVs in the Itchyfeet format and submitting candidates to clients.
• Uploading candidate profiles and CVs onto client portals, ensuring all required documentation and submission details are accurate.
• Keeping client and candidate records well-organised, ensuring a seamless recruitment process.

We're looking for someone who is:

3 years + Recruitment, HR, Sales, Finance, or Customer Service experience.
Driven and hardworking - you take pride in delivering excellent service.
A natural communicator - you can build strong relationships with clients and candidates.
Resilient and determined - you handle challenges with confidence and keep pushing forward.
Organised and detail-focused - you stay on top of multiple vacancies and tasks.
Friendly and professional - always providing excellent customer service.
Able to multitask - you're comfortable handling multiple priorities and making quick decisions.

What You'll Love!

+ 37.5 hours per week, 8.45 am - 5.15 pm.
+ A commission-based structure, rewarding your success - without KPIs!
+ 30 days of holiday, plus your birthday off and public holidays.
+ Private healthcare, ensuring you're covered when you need it.
+ Dress-down Fridays, with breakfast and your favourite drink.
+ A friendly, professional team, where everyone works independently but shares a strong company culture.

To apply, email your CV directly to [e-mail]