Associate Recruitment Consultant

About VWA

VWA Ltd is a boutique recruitment consultancy with a 36-year history known for its family-oriented culture. The company primarily serves the London market but also supports hiring needs outside the UK, focusing on sectors such as business support, operations, marketing, HR, finance, investments, accountancy, and private PAs.

Role Overview

The position is for an Associate Recruitment Consultant within the Temporary and Contract division. This role offers a career path leading to Consultant status, managing your own client portfolio. It is suited to candidates eager to cultivate their skills in a commercial, people-centric environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source candidates by responding to applications and actively searching on recruitment job boards.
• Conduct telephone screening interviews with potential candidates.
• Engage in targeted searches and headhunting high-caliber talent.
• Perform competency-based interviews with candidates registering with the firm.
• Manage candidate relationships throughout the registration process.
• Shortlist candidates for client vacancies and collect interview feedback.
• Conduct market research and analysis as needed.
• Participate in business development to expand and maintain the client base.
• Support weekly payroll administration for agency workers.
• Handle administrative tasks such as sending compliance documents, Microsoft Office assessments, and CV formatting.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in a high-end sales role is preferred, but prior recruitment experience is not compulsory.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable using IT programs or databases.
• Strong attention to detail and a commercial mindset.
• Efficient and organized work approach combined with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Natural ability to build rapport with a team-oriented and commercial attitude.

Additional Information

• Standard working hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with flexibility for additional hours as needed.
• Offers a hybrid working model with three days onsite; however, during onboarding, candidates will work fully onsite.
• Competitive base salary up to 35,000, commensurate with relevant experience in business development, account management, or sales.
• Post-probation commission scheme participation and annual discretionary bonus.
• Other attractive benefits provided.

Opportunity

This role presents an excellent chance to develop a rewarding career in recruitment within an enjoyable, supportive, and collaborative environment.