The Recruitment Consultant will be responsible for sourcing and placing candidates into suitable job roles in line with client or organisational needs. The role requires excellent communication, organisational skills, and a keen understanding of matching candidate strengths to job opportunities. This is a delivery-focused role, ideal for someone passionate about helping people find the right career path while supporting the organisation’s resourcing objectives.

To support and deliver efficient, inclusive recruitment services by coordinating talent placement, maintaining strong candidate engagement, and performing key administrative tasks. This role is vital to ensuring a smooth hiring process and a positive experience for both clients and job seekers across Dartford and beyond.

• Job Title: Recruitment Consultant

• Location: Dartford (with flexibility available)

• Hours: 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday (Flexible hours considered)

• DBS Check Required: Yes

• Post Exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: No

• Salary: £22,000 – £24,657 per annum

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Your Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing and Placement

• Actively source and register candidates through job boards, advertising platforms, social media, and referrals.

• Match candidates to current job vacancies based on their skills, experience, and career goals.

• Arrange interviews and coordinate communications between candidates and hiring managers.

• Manage job offers, start dates, and onboarding processes for successful candidate placements.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

• Understand and support the recruitment needs of hiring managers or external clients.

• Provide regular and transparent updates throughout the recruitment process.

• Help develop and maintain working relationships that  lead to repeat business and candidate satisfaction.

Recruitment Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records using recruitment systems or CRM platforms.

• Write and post inclusive, clear job adverts across multiple recruitment channels.

• Ensure all necessary pre-employment checks are completed, including right-to-work verification and referencing.

Person Specification

Experience

• Prior experience in recruitment, sales, customer service, or administrative roles is desirable.

• Familiarity with job boards, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and digital sourcing tools is an advantage.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organisational and time management abilities.

• Confidence in liaising with candidates and clients over the phone and via email.

• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• A proactive, professional, and positive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• A strong interest in recruitment, human resources, or talent acquisition.

• Willingness to pursue relevant qualifications such as REC Level 2 or 3, or CIPD accreditation.

Core Competencies

• Customer Service: Delivers an exceptional candidate and client experience.

• Attention to Detail: Maintains thorough and accurate recruitment records.

• Team Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.

• Initiative: Takes responsibility and demonstrates a proactive attitude.

• Equality & Inclusion: Promotes fair, inclusive hiring practices and diversity in recruitment.

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