Recruitment Consultant

About the Role and Company

Join Hays, a global leader with over five decades of recruitment expertise, operating across 16 countries and six core sectors. Our Reading office, situated centrally by the station in the heart of Thames Valley's energetic 'Silicon Valley' ecosystem, serves a diverse clientele including multinational corporations, SMEs, and startups. This spacious and modern office fosters collaboration amongst a dynamic 16-member team spanning various specialisms such as Technology, Finance, HR, Marketing, Business Support, and Procurement. The team possesses a wide range of experience from 6 months up to nearly 30 years, creating a supportive environment for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, interview, and match highly qualified candidates to suitable job openings.
• Proactively engage with both new and existing clients through outreach and business development calls to understand their hiring needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, assisting candidates and clients from initial briefs through offer negotiation.
• Develop specialized knowledge of the customer’s market by maintaining curiosity and a bold approach.
• Take responsibility for achieving targets and contributing to the growth and profitability of the business.
• Participate actively in a vibrant and inclusive work culture that values and celebrates individual and team achievements.

Candidate Profile

• Ambitious individuals eager to step beyond their comfort zones and experiment with new approaches.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, capable of conducting honest dialogues.
• Client-focused with the ability to understand and meet customer requirements effectively.
• Strategic thinker who identifies opportunities and drives profitable business outcomes.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, target-driven settings and open to change.
• Able to cultivate new business relationships and maintain a network through various engagement methods including calls, visits, and events.
• Collaborative, people-oriented with a sales-driven mentality.
• Resilient, inquisitive, and confident in approaching challenges.

Benefits and Culture

• Leadership training programs to support your career development.
• Access to innovative tools and technologies to enhance your recruitment impact.
• Hybrid working options for a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous leave policies including parental leave, volunteering days, and personal birthday leave.
• Performance-based rewards featuring uncapped commission to boost earning potential.
• Exclusive high performer incentives such as trips to Montenegro 2024, South Africa 2025, and Mauritius.
• Opportunities for global career advancement within Hays.
• Inclusive workplace culture celebrating diversity and authenticity.
• Wellbeing benefits, including discounts on health, leisure, and lifestyle services.
• Participation in Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups to foster connection and collaboration with peers.

Diversity and Inclusion

Hays is committed to fostering a culture where all individuals can thrive and succeed, regardless of background. We embrace diverse perspectives and inclusive practices, believing they fuel business success and enrich your professional journey.

Next Steps

If you are driven by performance, act with integrity, and are ready to accelerate your recruitment career, consider this exciting opportunity with Hays in Reading.