Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Resourcer

Location: Birmingham - Jewellery Quarter
Salary: £27,000 basic + generous bonus scheme
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pmAbout the Trainee Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Resoucer role

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to build a long-term career in recruitment. Due to continued growth, The Job People are expanding our Birmingham team and are looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Resourcer to support our busy recruitment operations.

You'll play a key role in delivering outstanding candidate and client experiences while working in a fast-paced, varied environment where no two days are the same.

We recruit across a broad range of sectors including warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, food production, office, skilled and technical roles, covering both permanent and temporary recruitment.

Full training is provided - we're looking for the right attitude, drive, and enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities for the Trainee Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Resourcer role

Generating suitable candidates through various sourcing methods
Proactively dialling and engaging with potential candidates
Conducting telephone interviews to assess candidate suitability
Booking and coordinating interview appointments
Carrying out face-to-face interviews
Checking right-to-work documentation, ID, and onboarding paperwork
Supporting off-site interviews and inductions when required
Updating management information (MI)
Using spreadsheets and recruitment systems to manage data
Answering incoming calls and responding to candidate enquiries
Meeting and greeting visitors in reception
Working collaboratively as part of a supportive recruitment team
Delivering on both client and candidate expectations
Career progression opportunities into Client Account Management or Business Development About You - Essential skills and qualities:

Excellent communication and listening skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Customer-focused with a professional approach
Resilient, positive, and motivated with a "can-do" attitude
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learnDesirable:

Previous recruitment experience (advantage, not essential)
Full UK driving licence What We Offer for the Trainee Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Resourcer

£27,000 basic salary, Competitive and achievable bonus scheme
Full training and ongoing development
A supportive team environment with genuine career pathwaysIf you're looking to start or develop a successful career in recruitment consultancy within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

The Job People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

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