Are you looking for a position within the recruitment industry where you can learn, develop and grow by assisting the directors?

We are a small, family run, friendly consultancy that specialises within the health and social care sector who are looking to include a recruitment assistant to join us on assisting the directors with administration duties and building new business. We are looking for a highly self-motivated and driven person who wants to begin a career within recruitment who is passionate and bubbly with a great sense of humour. Please note this is a 6 month contract with the potential to receive a permanent contract after.

Recruitment Assistant Job Profile:

* Assisting the directors with admin duties including managing and updating the database and data entry.

* Requesting and formatting CVs for candidates we provide to permanent positions.

* Updating our website and creating promotions and landing pages.

* Managing our social media to engage with and grow our audience.

* Obtaining references on behalf of successful placements.

* Maintaining and growing existing business in the private and public sectors of Health and Social Care.

* Resourcing and recruiting suitably qualified, skilled healthcare professionals to fill permanent positions.

* Developing relationships with new and existing clients to meet their staffing needs with a professional, friendly and confident approach whilst maintaining a high level of customer service.

* Adhering to targets.

* Developing strong marketing skills to attract the attention of potential candidates and clients through social media, job descriptions and headhunting.

* Developing strong business and negotiation skills to identify and achieve new business, with the ability to handle rejection and high call numbers.

What we look for from the ideal Recruitment Assistant:

* Someone who is tenacious, can handle rejection and isn’t afraid to pick up the phone.

* Someone who is organised, friendly, fun and professional with a desire to go above and beyond with an excellent telephone manner.

* Goal and target driven to consistently achieve the best for yourself and OakGar Recruitment.

* Good knowledge with social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

* Not afraid to work hard or work late – as you can appreciate some positions can be high priority with a tight deadline.

What we offer:

* Excellent Career Progression.

* Industry recognised Qualifications and Training.

* An opportunity to build yourself a career within recruitment, this essentially is a position where you are highly rewarded for the hard work that you put in.

* Achievable milestones to fast track your career.

* Exciting and fun sales incentives and rewards