Junior Recruitment Consultant

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Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. This is a fantastic entry point into recruitment, where you'll support the full recruitment lifecycle, learn to build client and candidate relationships, and develop the skills needed to progress into a full 360 consultant role.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who has a strong interest in engineering or finance sectors, or simply a drive to learn these markets from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

Identify and approach new business opportunities

Make outbound connections to prospective clients to introduce our services and generate leads

Create your own portfolio of client contacts

Candidate Sourcing & Management

Source and attract candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, CRM database, and other channels

Write and post engaging job adverts

Conduct initial candidate screening calls and basic skills assessments

Keep candidates updated and engaged throughout the recruitment process

Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records on the CRM

Supporting Recruitment Delivery

Shortlist candidates against client briefs

Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and clients

Help gather feedback from candidates and clients' post-interview
Support with offer administration and onboarding paperwork

Learning & Development

Develop a working knowledge of the engineering and/or finance sectors
Shadow senior consultants on client calls and meetings to build commercial awareness
Begin building your own network of candidates and industry contacts
Take part in ongoing training to develop sales, negotiation, and recruitment skills

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

Strong written and verbal communication skills
A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn

Good organisational skills with close attention to detail

Comfortable working towards targets in a fast-paced environment

Confident using IT systems (MS Office; CRM systems trained on the job)

Desirable

Some experience in recruitment, sales, customer service, or a related field

An interest in engineering, finance, or technical/commercial sectors

A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated with a genuine desire to build a career in recruitment

Resilient and able to handle a fast-paced, target-driven environment

Friendly and personable, with a natural ability to build rapport

Team player who enjoys learning from others

What We Offer

Competitive starting salary with a clear commission structure

Structured training and mentoring from experienced consultants

Defined progression pathway towards a full 360 Recruitment Consultant role

Supportive, high-performing team environment

Flexible working options (if applicable)

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in starting a career in recruitment with Verelogic Recruitment

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