Recruitment Consultant

Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum + Uncapped Commission
 

Sheldon Phillips Limited, a specialist recruitment agency in the Qualified Social Work sector, is looking for a dynamic and driven Recruitment Consultant to join their team. Established in 2012, Sheldon Phillips has become a trusted partner for connecting exceptional candidates with high-quality roles, focusing on locum and permanent positions within local authorities and councils across the UK.

Role Overview

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, working with clients and candidates to deliver exceptional, tailored solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and target-driven individual eager to thrive in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Building Client Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients, understanding their needs and offering tailored recruitment solutions.
• Candidate Sourcing and Management: Identify, screen, and match candidates to client requirements across locum and permanent positions.
• Job Advertising/Marketing: Write and post engaging job adverts to attract the right talent, engage on LinkedIn, and build your own personal brand.
• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment process, including job briefings, interview coordination, and offer negotiations.
• Market Insights and Networking: Stay informed on industry trends and grow your professional network through social media, marketing campaigns, and events.
• Database Management: Maintain and update our CRM system with accurate candidate and client information.
• Be a Team Player: Offer support to less experienced consultants, sharing techniques and knowledge to improve the team’s performance.
• Build a high performing desk: Generate a desk to hit targets of £10k per month/ £120k per year.

About You

•  A self-starter with a "can-do" attitude and enthusiasm for recruitment or sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a target-driven environment.
• Resilient and proactive, with a proven ability to achieve personal and team goals.
• Prior experience in recruitment or a related sales role is advantageous but not essential.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys contributing to shared success.

What Sheldon Phillips Offers

• Comprehensive training and ongoing development to support your growth in recruitment.
• A market-leading commission structure.
• A personalised incentive plan aligned with your career and personal goals.
• Tools and resources to excel, including a cutting-edge CRM system and a well-established client base.
• From day one, your input and ideas will be valued. You'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and help shape how we work.
• Work in a collaborative environment where success is celebrated, and everyone works together to achieve shared goals.
• Join a company that promotes a positive and fun working environment, making each day enjoyable and engaging.

Why Join Sheldon Phillips?

Sheldon Phillips values transparency, honesty, excellence, integrity, and care in every aspect of their work. With ambitious growth plans and a new modern office in Newbury, this is an exciting time to join a company committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates.

For more information, visit Sheldon Phillips' website or contact Jamie Trick at jtrick@sheldon-phillips.com.