Recruitment Consultant

The VHR group is a multi-award winning technical recruitment business, headquartered in London, supplying contract and permanent technical and professional staff to our clients within the Aerospace & Aviation, F1 & Automotive, Civils & Infrastructure, and Marine sectors.

VHR currently employs 65 members of staff across its 8 offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Bologna, Prague, Leipzig and Nicosia and generates a turnover of over £40M annually. The Company’s medium-term aims are to grow to 90+ staff and £85M annual turnover.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled 360 Recruitment Consultant to join our team of Sales Consultants. As a Consultant, you will be responsible for identifying and connecting with highly skilled technical individuals and clients on a global scale. Your primary focus will be to source, attract, and engage both candidates and clients through a variety of channels, including telephone outreach, negotiation, social media platforms, and internet searches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate offers and terms of employment between clients and candidates, ensuring a successful placement.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their specific needs and requirements, and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Present qualified candidates to clients, facilitating the interview and selection process.
• Effectively open new and grow existing accounts/business within the Aerospace & Aviation and Engineering & Defence sectors
• Work with delivery teams (both dedicated and central) to conduct comprehensive searches to identify and attract highly skilled technical professionals globally.
• Develop and maintain a network of potential candidates and clients through proactive outreach efforts.
• Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including job boards, social media platforms, industry networks, and referrals to identify top talent.
• Screen and assess candidates' skills, qualifications, and fit for specific roles and client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, providing guidance and support throughout the recruitment process.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging recruitment strategies.
• Participate in regular in-house and external training programs to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a recruitment consultant, experience within the Aerospace & Aviation, F1 & Automotive, Civils & Infrastructure, and Marine sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of various sourcing techniques, including internet search, social media, and telephone outreach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with candidates and clients.
• Proven ability to assess candidates' technical skills and qualifications.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills to facilitate successful placements.
• Self-motivated and driven to meet and exceed recruitment targets.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• An attractive salary & bonus scheme
• Career development and financial support for professional development qualifications
• Private health care
• Staff trips abroad