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SalaryAre you a talent consultant looking for a part-time gig? Are you a candidate manager tired of working for a company that treats you like a cog in the machine? Fed up of working for a business that pays lip service to their ED&I initiatives?
Then we need to talk!
About Us...
After launching Lightning at the tail end of 2019 (pre-pandemic) and thanks to everyone’s incredible support, the business has gone from strength to strength and we are now a well-known and exclusive brand within the luxury travel, lifestyle and hospitality recruitment spaces, priding ourselves on being the change we want to see.
We're proud activists that are constantly fighting for the travel industry to be better. You might have seen our '85% of CEO's are white men' candle featured in the Metro, Unilad or Independant? Or perhaps you saw our legendary Lightning CEO Thea featured in the Daily Mail? We're always fighting to make the industry a better place and using our platform to speak up for marginalised communities.
Activism aside, we're also pretty epic when it comes to recruitment. We've got over 100 five-star Google Reviews, and it brings us all the joy to say that we truly value and get to know.
Things we’re super proud of...
We’re the #1 ranked Travel Recruitment agency in the UK on Google Maps with over 100 x 5*reviews.
We celebrate each other’s differences and we are constantly learning from each other.
We champion diversity in all its forms and we are proud activists in the travel industry.
We are finalists for our work in ED&I in both Business Travel Awards and the Business Travel Awards Europe for 2022, and our CEO Thea was a finalist for LGBTQ+ trailblazer of the year at TTG Travel awards 2021 and named as one of LinkedIn's top 10 LGBTQ+ voices 2022.
The Role: Talent Consultant / Candidate Manager
We're looking for someone who is super passionate about people. We're looking for someone who loves the luxury travel, lifestyle and hospitality industries. We're looking for someone who wants to grow.
In short, you'll be assisting with recruitment processes and making sure things run smoothly for the talent team. Working alongside Caolan and Jack you'll be mentored by them and shown the ropes of what it means to be a Talent Consultant. You'll learn everything from the importance of a clean database, to how to schedule interviews, vet candidates and manage clients.
Our focus is not on hard sales, but instead is on the human element of recruitment. As a business, we are not about making the most money, but about making the biggest difference and providing the best service. We need someone who is able to multi-task, is deadline driven and is a natural relationship builder.
NO EGOS NEED APPLY - everyone here started off their careers doing admin and it won't work if you come into this role thinking you're better than this (or us).
Day to Day...
- Helping to screen all incoming CV’s and setting up calls with candidates who would be a fantastic fit for the lightning community.
- Active resourcing and headhunting for specific positions, liaising with the Talent Consultant team on roles they need help with.
- Managing a portfolio of current available candidates utilising our CRM to ensure all data is clean and candidates are engaged.
- To support the consultants in the daily management of the live vacancies. In return they will mentor you and help you learn the ropes when it comes to account management.
About You...
- PEOPLE. It's what makes our service so awesome and why we're looking for someone as passionate about both the industry and the people within it to join us.
- Non Negotiable: must be incredibly passionate about the luxury travel industry and what Lightning is doing as a brand.
- We will encourage applications from amazing talent from minority groups who are passionate about the industry and looking for their big break.
- No degree needed.
- We plan to move to a 100% environment from 2025 so you can be based anywhere in the UK!
- Is an advocate for diversity and LGBTQIA+ rights. Is comfortable working for a proudly trans owned business.
The Small Print...
- Remote and flexible working: Work from anywhere in the UK. You’ll be contacted for 22 hours a week, and will need to be available for pre-scheduled meetings as well as virtual meetings with candidates, but beyond that you work your contracted hours at times that suit you across a 5 day week.
- Access to London office space if preferred.
- One Friday of each month off as a mandatory mental health day (aka 12 extra days off a year)
- Wellness benefits with £50 to spend each month via HEKA on wellness
- Birthday off each year.
- £14,500 pa basic, regardless of experience
- Pension Scheme
- Start Date: ASAP
