Trainee Recruitment Consultant

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 1625163606-2
  • Date Posted: 9 April 2025
  • Apprentice Employer: Safer Hand Solutions
  • Location: Staffordshire
  • Apprentice Pay: £25,000 to £26,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: + Uncapped Comms and On-Call Bonus
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Driving, Marketing, Procurement & Supply Chain, Project Management, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition, Social care
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

We are currently seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our Newcastle-under-Lyme branch! We are an ambitious Healthcare Recruitment Agency established in 2018, with 4 thriving branches across the country. We value integrity, transparency and a collaborative, progressive culture and above all, a passion for recruitment.

The role will largely revolve around the supply care staff to a range of local residential and nursing establishments and actively participating in new business development. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with drive, ambition and focus to have a real impact in a growing business, looking to progress their career.

This is a full time, permanent position, working 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday with additional on call duties on a rota basis. You will be based in our Head Office, which is within easy commute of the town centre with free parking.

Role:
As a Healthcare Recruitment Consultant, you will thrive off growing a warm temporary staffing desk and be confident in performing a full 360 role. You will be joining a small, friendly and dedicated team with approachable management that will really value and reward your hard work! Your duties will mainly include:

  • Taking an active role in the candidate attraction process including sourcing potential healthcare professionals, reviewing applications, conducting interviews and onboarding
  • Managing existing clients to ensure all temporary staffing needs are met
  • Prospecting potential clients by using sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking to grow your client base
  • Achieving and exceeding KPI's, targets & objectives on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
  • Collaborating effectively with the team
  • Delivering the highest quality of client and candidate service
  • Ensuring compliance is maintained to the highest standard
  • Co-ordinating shifts on a busy temp desk and managing the out of hours on-call phone shared on a rota basis


Requirements:
Ideally, you will have experience working within a fast-paced sales or customer service position. However, a vibrant, positive and adaptable personality is key so full training will be given to the right person! You will ideally have:

  • A hunger and desire to succeed
  • Confident approach with excellent communication skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to think outside the box
  • A full UK Driving License with access to your own vehicle during working hours.


Rewards:
As well as managing a warm, established desk from day one, you will enjoy growing your business and working alongside a fantastic, friendly team with a dynamic and supportive company culture. You will expect to receive:

  • Competitive basic salary of 24k - 26k dependent on experience
  • Uncapped, generous commission structure
  • On call bonus (shared on a rota basis)
  • Incredible potential for career development as part of a growing business
  • Supportive, friendly, and approachable management who will not only listen but value your ideas and input into the business
  • Working alongside a vibrant, talented, and motivated team
  • Regular incentives (including trips abroad, cash prizes, meals out, additional annual leave etc.)
  • Social Events
  • Annual Leave rising with service up to 25 days
  • Additional day off on your birthday
  • Christmas Shut Down


If you have the relevant experience and would like to learn more, then please contact Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Rebecca Quilliam-Brown. Alternatively, submit your application for consideration.