Recruitment Consultant

Office Based (Portsmouth)

OTE 40,000- 75,000 (Starting salary from 25,000 per annum increasing with experience)

Due to rapid growth, we are looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join us in supporting businesses to build a sustainable world. Working as part of a team, you will liaise with clients and candidates to provide staff for environmentally sustainable businesses nationwide including renewable energy, sustainable power and nuclear.

This position involves white-collar recruitment and will suit someone with drive and motivation to succeed in a sales-focused role.

Astute Technical is an established engineering recruitment business with an annual company turnover of 20 million and growing. We're proud to support a 9 day fortnight working pattern for you to take every other Friday off fully paid. We also offer flexible working and would welcome a discussion on hours and days that suit you as well as remote working options. We offer full-time and part-time opportunities with all of our vacancies.

What we can do for you:

9 DAY FORTNIGHT! Take every other Friday off to spend at your leisure.Up to 65 days holiday (incl. 9 day fortnight)OTE 40,000- 75,000 (Starting salary from 25,000 per annum increasing with experience)Flexible working including hybrid working optionsEarly 3pm Friday finishBespoke training and development package and clear career progression opportunitiesAdditional day off for your birthdayContributory pension schemePrivate healthcare and Life AssuranceCasual dress code

As a Recruitment Consultant you will be responsible for:

Identifying and developing new business opportunitiesManaging new and existing client accountsNegotiating terms and offers of employmentSourcing candidates using our internal database and multiple job boardsInterviewing candidates and matching to open or future opportunitiesCandidate management throughout the recruitment lifecycle including administration, interview prep and process, and continuous feedbackFormatting, creating, and advising candidates on their CVs and cover lettersCreating attractive and engaging job adverts in line with Astute's standards and quality

What we need from you:

Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skillsHighly motivated and target driven to deliver resultsExcellent telephone mannerOutstanding organisation, IT, and administration skillsAbility to work under pressureExperience in recruitment or sales desirable

As a people focussed business, we greatly value what people mean to us and look after our staff so you will never be just a number. We genuinely care and this is reflected in our Glassdoor reviews and Great Recruiter certification. A career in recruitment focused on areas specifically aimed at reducing carbon emissions and helping us achieve our Net Zero commitments can be very rewarding. Not just in terms of benefits for yourself, but also the future of our planet.

To learn more about our Recruitment Consultant opportunity or to apply, please contact Katelyn Buenfeld by calling (phone number removed) or emailing

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