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Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 22,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

The role of a Trainee Recruitment Consultant is to learn and assist in the end-to-end process of matching candidates with job opportunities — essentially supporting both employers (clients) and job seekers (candidates). It’s an entry-level position that combines sales, communication, and people skills, often with structured training to develop into a full Recruitment Consultant.

Here’s a detailed breakdown:

🧭 Overall Purpose

To support the recruitment team by sourcing, screening, and placing suitable candidates for client job vacancies, while learning how to manage client relationships and develop business.

💼 Key Responsibilities

1. Candidate Management

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    Writing and posting job adverts on job boards and social media.

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    Searching for candidates through CV databases, LinkedIn, and networking.

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    Screening CVs to match candidate skills and experience to job requirements.

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    Conducting phone and in-person interviews to assess suitability.

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    Maintaining candidate records and keeping the recruitment database up to date.

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    Preparing candidates for interviews and providing feedback afterward.

2. Client Support

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    Assisting senior consultants in managing client accounts.

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    Learning to understand client needs, company culture, and job specifications.

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    Supporting the preparation of shortlists of candidates for client review.

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    Attending client meetings or calls with senior consultants.

3. Business Development (as training progresses)

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    Learning how to approach new clients and develop relationships.

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    Assisting with market research to identify potential business opportunities.

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    Supporting proposals, pitches, or marketing efforts to attract new clients.

4. Administrative Duties

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    Maintaining accurate records of all activity on the database (GDPR compliant).

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    Supporting payroll or compliance processes (for temp/contract recruitment).

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    Preparing reports, documentation, or correspondence as required.

🧠 Skills and Qualities Required

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    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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    Good organisation and time management.

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    Confidence and resilience — recruitment can be fast-paced and target-driven.

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    A proactive, results-oriented mindset.

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    Ability to work both independently and in a team.

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    IT literacy (MS Office, CRM systems, job boards, LinkedIn).

🎯 Learning Outcomes / Career Path

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll learn:

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    The recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing to placement.

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    Sales and negotiation techniques.

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    How to manage clients and candidates professionally.

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    Market insight and business development skills.

With experience (typically 6–12 months), you can progress to a Recruitment Consultant role, taking on your own clients and revenue targets

Before You Apply

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