Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant

Permanent, Office-based job

Southend-on-sea, Essex, UK

Salary between £18K– £24K (Dependant on experience)

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Jonathan Rhys Recruitment is an Essex-based IT recruitment agency serving the European technology market.

We aim to help European businesses overcome the current tech talent shortage, delivering tailored consultancy and staffing solutions to help them scale their workforce sustainably.

We also help technology professionals achieve long-term career success by matching them to their ideal job, based on their requirements.

Work-life balance

Up to 44 days off a year*, regular social events, extended lunch breaks, early finish Fridays, and more!

Personal Development & Career Progression

Weekly team training sessions to help you reach your full potential. Most of our consultants achieve a Senior role in under 2 years!

Travel Overseas

Annual company holidays and occasional trips abroad to develop client base.

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Job Description

  • Supporting clients and candidates through 360 recruitment process
  • Preparation: develop a good understanding of client companies, their industry, their work culture, etc.
  • Sourcing: using LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and reach out to qualified candidates
  • Screening: reviewing applications and screening candidates to assess suitability
  • Selection: successfully matching qualified candidates to permanent vacancies
  • Preparing CVs and candidate profiles to forward on to clients regarding suitable applicants
  • Hiring: guiding candidates through the interview process, ensuring the best chances of success
  • Support clients and candidates through the onboarding process
  • Managing candidate and client expectations, negotiating salaries
  • Providing full recruitment support and effective staffing solutions to clients
  • Build and manage your own client/candidate portfolio
  • Occasionally travel overseas to build and develop client relationships
  • Employee advocacy: supporting our marketing efforts (e.g, social media engagement, advertising jobs, brand promotion)
  • Working towards and exceeding targets relating to the number of candidates placed or client billings
  • Uncapped earnings: 30% commission flat rate per month. No ‘desk fee’.
  • Competitive base salary up to £24,000 (dependent on experience)
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays off
  • 11 Wellbeing days - enjoy every last Friday of the month off
  • Christmas & New Year period off
  • Birthday celebrations
  • Early finish Fridays (casual dress)
  • Regular team social events
  • Quarterly Lunch Clubs (Michelin star dining in London)
  • Annual company holiday
  • Gym membership contributions
  • 90-minute lunch breaks for gym
  • Pool table in break room
  • Free onsite refreshments (fresh coffee, canned drinks, bottled water)
  • Free onsite parking
To be considered for this position, you will need:

  • Min. 1 year recruitment experience
  • College or university level education
  • Great communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Self-disciplined, financially motivated, resilient
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Strong sales, negotiating and marketing skills
  • Interest in technology (not essential)
  • Previous sales experience (advantageous)

Say goodbye to extensive travel times and expenses of city life - apply below!

    Where did you hear about us?

    Careers in Recruitment: FAQs

    What is it like working at Jonathan Rhys?

    We answer your most common questions about working as a tech recruiter at our company, so you know what to expect when you join us!


    Trainee Recruitment Consultant

    Trainee Recruitment Consultant

    Permanent, Office based

    Southend-on-sea, UK

    £18K - £24K

    Graduates, if you're looking for a job with uncapped income, company benefits/rewards, and a clear career progression path... Join us!

    Supporting your personal development

    1-to-1 training and support to help you establish your career in recruitment.

    Enjoy a healthy work-life balance

    Offering a better work-life balance with up to 44 days off a year*, regular social events, early finish Fridays, and more!

    Quick career progression

    Progression opportunities based on performance, not longevity.

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    The Role

    • Identifying and connecting with suitable candidates via various social media platforms and business networks, such as LinkedIn and Xing
    • Qualifying potential candidates and assessing there suitability for your client and their open vacancy
    • Scheduling interviews
    • Preparing and debriefing candidates before and after their interview
    • Aiding in salary negotiations
    • Commission structure up to 30% flat rate per month. No ‘desk fee’
    • 25 Days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
    • 11 Wellness days - every last Friday off each month to spend as you wish!
    • Christmas & New Year period off
    • Birthday celebrations
    • Monthly team social events
    • Quarterly 'London Lunch Club' incentive
    • Annual company holiday incentive
    • Casual dress & early finish on Fridays
    • Free onsite refreshments (fresh coffee, canned drinks, bottled water, etc.)
    • Free onsite parking
    • Gym membership contribution
    • Overseas travel to develop our existing and prospective customer base
    • Previous sales experience (preferred, NOT essential)
    • College or university level education
    • Great communication skills (written and verbal)
    • Self-disciplined, financially motivated, resilient
    • Positive attitude and a strong desire to succeed

    Apply below and say goodbye extensive travel times and expenses of city life!

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      Senior Recruitment Consultant

      Senior Recruitment Consultant

      Permanent, Office-based job

      Southend-on-Sea, Essex

      £25K - £35K (Dependant on experience)

      We're a leading technology recruitment agency in Essex

      Join our team as a technology recruiter and support European businesses in scaling their tech teams and overcome the talent shortage!

      Travel overseas

      Our tech recruiters occasionally travel overseas to develop relationships with new and existing business clients

      Work-life balance

      Offering a better work-life balance: up to 44 days off a year*, regular social events, extended lunch breaks, early finish Fridays, and more!

      Pathways in to leadership

      As a senior recruitment consultant, you have the opportunity to progress on to Team Leader. We offer weekly team training sessions to help you up-skill and achieve your career goals.

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      The Role: Senior Technology Recruitment Consultant

      • Supporting clients and candidates through 360 recruitment process
      • Preparation: develop a good understanding of client companies, their industry, their work culture, etc.
      • Sourcing: using LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and reach out to qualified candidates
      • Screening: reviewing applications and screening candidates to assess suitability
      • Selection: successfully matching qualified candidates to permanent vacancies
      • Preparing CVs and candidate profiles to forward on to clients regarding suitable applicants
      • Hiring: guiding candidates through the interview process, ensuring the best chances of success
      • Supporting clients and candidates through the onboarding process
      • Managing candidate and client expectations, negotiating salaries
      • Providing full recruitment support and effective staffing solutions to clients
      • Build and manage your own client/candidate portfolio
      • Travel overseas to build and develop client relationships
      • Employee advocacy: supporting our marketing efforts (e.g, social media engagement, advertising jobs, brand promotion)
      • Working towards and exceeding targets relating to the number of candidates placed or client billings.

       

      • Commission structure up to 30% flat rate per month with no ‘desk fee’
      • Base salary between £25,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)
      • 25 Days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
      • 11 Wellbeing days - enjoy every last Friday of the month off
      • Christmas & New Year period off
      • Birthday celebrations
      • Monthly team social events
      • Quarterly 'London Lunch Club' (Michelin star dining)
      • Annual company holiday
      • Casual dress & early finish on Fridays
      • Gym membership contribution and extended lunch breaks
      • Free onsite refreshments (fresh coffee, canned drinks, bottled water, etc.)
      • Free onsite parking
      • Pool table in break room
      • Overseas travel to develop our existing and prospective customer base
      • 2-3+ years experience as a recruiter
      • Experience in 360 recruitment (managing candidate and client processes)
      • College or university level education
      • Great communication skills (written and verbal)
      • Self-disciplined, financially motivated, resilient
      • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
      • Strong sales, negotiating and marketing skills
      • Previous experience working within technology recruitment (advantageous)
      • Previous sales experience (advantageous)

      Better opportunities await outside of London. Apply below and progress your recruitment career with us!

        Where did you hear about us?

        Careers in Recruitment: FAQs

        What is it like working at Jonathan Rhys?

        We answer your most common questions about working as a tech recruiter at our company, so you know what to expect when you join us!