Central Employment
Consultant/Senior/Principal Consultant
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Central Employment
Established in 1979, Central Employment is a leading independent Recruitment Agency based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. We have specialised in temporary, contract and permanent recruitment across a broad spectrum of industries for over 40 years, supplying staff with full UK coverage. We strive to achieve a deep understanding of our clients' businesses and bring extensive knowledge of recruitment practice and up-to-date assessment methods.
In a period of significant growth in our permanent recruitment business, we are seeking motivated and credible sector/discipline specialists who are keen to be part of the journey. This is a genuine opportunity to play a key role in driving our business forward and delivering exceptional permanent recruitment solutions to clients regionally and across the UK.
Role Description
A true 360 role you will manage clients, candidates and process from prospect to delivery.
- Source, screen, and assess candidates using all recruitment methodologies from direct search to job boards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates, understanding their unique requirements and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Conduct thorough candidate interviews and assessments to ensure alignment with client needs and cultural fit.
- Proactively identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to expand our client base and market presence through deep discipline and/or market knowledge.
- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and recruitment best practices to enhance service delivery and drive business growth.
- Be a voice of your specialist area within the Regional and broader UK market.
- Mentor and support junior members of the recruitment team, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative team environment of best practice.
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Qualifications & Experience
Ideally you will have a number of years specialist permanent recruitment experience within a discipline or industry. Background in contingent and retained work is preferred. All this is desirable but not essential. If you think you have what it takes we would still love to hear from you!
- Experience in developing client relationships from scratch and operating a 360 model.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and ability to support team development.
- A real drive to succeed and develop within the team.
- You must also enjoy working in a high-pressure environment and the responsibility that comes with it. It's hard work but an amazing time to be part of it!
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Pay & Benefits
Central have invested greatly in the employment benefits they offer in the past 12 months including brand new offices, reduced working hours and increased holiday allowance, and there is more to come.
Our current benefits include:
- Competitive Package: Strong base salary + car allowance
- Annual end of year bonus (5% of salary based on company sales targets & 5% based on individual performance)
- Commission scheme is both competitive and uncapped - a genuinely industry leading structure (really!).
- 29 days Annual Leave, increasing to 34 plus Bank Holidays.
- Early finish on Fridays.
- The option to work from home one day per week.
- Explore our fantastic new offices at Portland House, a vibrant and inspiring work environment https://portlandhouse.uk/
- Discounted gym membership
- Work-Life Balance: Monday-Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm, Friday 8.30am-3.30pm.
You will be working for a team and company with sensational ambition which gives individuals a space to grow.
If you would like more information about the position and what Central could offer you, please get in touch for more info.
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