Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Oculus Legal Group are a specialist Legal Recruitment Company based in the centre of Bristol working with leading global and national law firms. We have huge aspirations to become the leading legal recruitment agency worldwide we are looking for people who dream big and want to take on the world!

This is a great opportunity to start your recruitment career working alongside a team full of ambition and drive with a fearless approach to delivering the best possible candidate and client experience. We will help you to build an unrivalled reputation as a go to expert within your niche market and ensure you have all the tools at your disposal to become the best consultant you can be.

Recruitment is a tough job and not for the feint hearted, so we are focused on celebrating the wins by rewarding exceptional performance and recognising our consultants when they leave a lasting impression on the clients and candidates they help.

In the legal sector candidates are in short supply so if you have previous experience working in a sales role or feel you have what it takes to discover hard to find legal talent this is a fantastic sector to start your recruitment career and reach new heights.

What will I be doing as a Recruitment Consultant?

• You are responsible for helping organisations find and hire the right candidates for their job vacancies.
• Work closely with clients to understand their staffing needs and then sourcing, screening, and presenting suitable candidates for those positions.
• Understand hiring requirements, including the job description, qualifications, experience, and any specific preferences the client may have.
• Using various methods such as job boards, social media, networking, and referrals you will actively search for candidates.
• Review candidate CVs, conducts initial interviews, and assesses their qualifications, skills, and experience to determine if they are a good fit for the role and the firm.
• Arrange and schedule interviews between the client and the candidates, providing guidance and support to both parties throughout the process.
• Presents the most suitable candidates to the client, providing detailed information about their backgrounds, skills, and qualifications.
• Relaying information between the two clients and candidate and addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
• Facilitate negotiations regarding salary, benefits, start dates, and other terms of employment, ensuring a smooth transition from offer to acceptance.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and candidates
• Staying updated on industry trends and market conditions to provide valuable insights to clients and candidates.
• Connecting talented individuals with job opportunities and helping organisations build high-performing teams.

What skills do I need to be successful?

• The ability to communicate effectively with candidates, clients, and colleagues is crucial. This includes active listening, clear verbal communication, and articulate written communication.
• Being able to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, understand their needs, and empathise with their situations is essential.
• Building relationships is at the core of recruitment.
• Having resilience and the ability to bounce back from setbacks is crucial for maintaining motivation and success in the long term.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Being able to think critically, analyse problems, and find creative solutions is important.
• Being persuasive, negotiating effectively, and understanding the sales process are valuable skills.

What we offer?

• Competitive Basic Salary
• A wide range of incentives including; lunches at top restaurants, trips abroad (inc. New York and Dublin) plus a range of other unique experiences
• We offer a clear career path with transparent expectations based on performance, soft skills, and recruitment expertise.
• A highly competitive commission package up to 30%.
• Ongoing coaching and training from leading recruitment experts.
• Flexible and hybrid working with up to 30 Days Holiday