Junior Recruitment Consultant

Role Overview 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. This is a fantastic entry point into recruitment, where you'll support the full recruitment lifecycle, learn to build client and candidate relationships, and develop the skills needed to progress into a full 360 consultant role. 

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who has a strong interest in engineering or finance sectors, or simply a drive to learn these markets from the ground up. 

Key Responsibilities 

Business Development 

• Identify and approach new business opportunities 

• Make outbound connections to prospective clients to introduce our services and generate leads 

• Create your own portfolio of client contacts  

   

Candidate Sourcing & Management 

• Source and attract candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, CRM database, and other channels 

• Write and post engaging job adverts  

• Conduct initial candidate screening calls and basic skills assessments 

• Keep candidates updated and engaged throughout the recruitment process 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records on the CRM 

   

Supporting Recruitment Delivery 

• Shortlist candidates against client briefs 

• Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and clients 

• Help gather feedback from candidates and clients' post-interview
• Support with offer administration and onboarding paperwork 

Learning & Development 

• Develop a working knowledge of the engineering and/or finance sectors
• Shadow senior consultants on client calls and meetings to build commercial awareness 
• Begin building your own network of candidates and industry contacts
• Take part in ongoing training to develop sales, negotiation, and recruitment skills 

Required Skills & Experience 

Essential 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn 

• Good organisational skills with close attention to detail 

• Comfortable working towards targets in a fast-paced environment 

• Confident using IT systems (MS Office; CRM systems trained on the job) 

   

Desirable 

• Some experience in recruitment, sales, customer service, or a related field 

• An interest in engineering, finance, or technical/commercial sectors 

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field 

   

Personal Attributes 

• Self-motivated with a genuine desire to build a career in recruitment 

• Resilient and able to handle a fast-paced, target-driven environment 

• Friendly and personable, with a natural ability to build rapport 

• Team player who enjoys learning from others 

   

What We Offer 

• Competitive starting salary with a clear commission structure 

• Structured training and mentoring from experienced consultants 

• Defined progression pathway towards a full 360 Recruitment Consultant role 

• Supportive, high-performing team environment 

• Flexible working options (if applicable) 

   

How to Apply 

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in starting a career in recruitment with Verelogic Recruitment.