Senior Recruitment Consultant

Posted By: Jessica Buttimore
Salary: Competitive Package: Base salary up to £40k DOE
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Permanent
Category: Recruitment, Office & Professional

Senior Recruitment Consultant
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1
up to £40k + commission & benefits

Established in 1979, Central Employment is a leading independent Recruitment Agency based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. We have specialised in temporary, contract and permanent recruitment across a broad spectrum of industries for over 40 years, supplying staff with full UK coverage. We strive to achieve a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses and bring extensive knowledge of recruitment practice and up-to-date assessment methods. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving our business forward and delivering exceptional recruitment solutions to multinational clients and SMEs.

Role Description

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for a portfolio of clients
• Source, screen, and assess candidates using various recruitment methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates, understanding their unique requirements and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
• Conduct thorough candidate interviews and assessments to ensure alignment with client needs and cultural fit.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to expand our client base and market presence.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and recruitment best practices to enhance service delivery and drive business growth.
• Mentor and support junior members of the recruitment team, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ideally you will have at least 2 years recruitment experience in any sector. This is desirable but not essential. If you think you have what it takes we would still love to hear from you!
• Experience in interviewing and communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices
• A real drive to succeed and develop
• You must also enjoy working in a high-pressure environment and the responsibility that comes with it.
• Experience in business development within a B2B capacity
• Due to a period of growth, we already have warm roles to get you kick started.

Pay & Benefits

Central have invested greatly in the employment benefits they offer in the past 12 months including brand new offices, reduced working hours and increased holiday allowance, and there is more to come.

Our current benefits include:

• Competitive Package: Base salary up to £40k and a company car DOE.
• Performance Rewards: Salary review after the probation period, annual end of year bonus (5% of salary based on company sales targets & 5% based on individual performance)
• Commission scheme is both competitive and uncapped, starting at 20% for the first 12 months on new business
• 29 days Annual Leave, increasing to 34 plus Bank Holidays.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• The option to work from home once per week.
• Explore our fantastic new offices at Portland House, a vibrant and inspiring work environment https://portlandhouse.uk/
• Commission scheme is both competitive and uncapped, starting at 20% for the first 12 months on new business
• Discounted gym membership
• Work-Life Balance: 29 days Annual Leave, increasing to 34 plus Bank Holidays. Working Monday-Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm, Friday 8.30am-3.30pm, and the option to work from home once per week.

You will be working for a company with sensational ambition which gives individuals a space to grow.

If you would like more information about the position and what Central could offer you, please contact Jessica Buttimore on 07733067898