Recruitment Executive

About the job

Internal UNEL applicants only

Interview Date: TBC

To support the development and expansion of the Unitemps recruitment service within the University of Northampton and with businesses in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes postcode areas, achieving targets and contributing to growing the external business to an annual turnover in line with the 5 years business plan.

You will work as part of the Student Futures to improve levels of graduate employability through the provision of high-quality temp, temp-perm, and permanent roles to students and graduates. This post manages all aspects of the recruitment process, including attending client meetings, winning new business, advertising, search and selection activities, right to work checks, interviewing candidates and offer management.

Carrying out new business development activities including direct telesales, client meetings, mailshots, e-marketing and exhibiting at conferences to generate business and to manage a portfolio of clients and candidates to ensure high quality of service, income generation, and improved student entry into graduate roles.

New business development is an important element of this post. The Recruitment Executive will undertake and provide research on the local employment market and sectors to be used in targeting new business.

For internal vacancies, you will work with University hiring managers to identify and meet their requirements with high quality candidates. Student engagement is also vital – by understanding our students’ needs and future aspirations, we will be more effective in finding them the temporary role which is right for them.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another.  With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

About you

This is a diverse and busy post, giving the opportunity to provide a high quality recruitment offer to external and internal clients, whilst benefiting students by understanding and meeting their temporary and/or permanent employment needs.

You will have recent experience in recruitment or a customer sales/service environment with a business development aspect. Alongside this you will have experience of managing successful client/candidate relationships.

You will have up to date knowledge of the local labour market and its implications for recruitment.

You will have excellent communication, relationship building and presentation skills.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree qualification or equivalent 

Department

You will be employed within the Unitemps service under University of Northampton Enterprises Limited (UNEL) terms and conditions. Unitemps is part of the Student Futures which also comprises of Alumni and Supporter Relations, Careers & Employability, Changemaker and Employer Relations. Our graduate employability vision is to develop knowledgeable graduates, who are socially responsible, digitally proficient and highly employable global citizens – the Changemakers of the future.

About Us

The University of Northampton Enterprises Limited (UNEL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of Northampton and this vacancy is covered by UNEL Terms and Conditions of employment.

This is an exciting time to join our Company as the University relocated in September 2018 to a new purpose-built, town-centre campus.

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Equality

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/