Contract Consultant

Contract Consultant
Location: Coleshill, Birmingham
Contract Type: Temporary (up to 4 months)
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (some evening and weekend work will be required)
Start Date: ASAP
Looking for your next opportunity?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? Are you a confident communicator with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn?
Pertemps is recruiting a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to support the delivery of a large-scale recruitment campaign for one of the UK's most recognised and trusted delivery organisations during its busiest period of the year.
No previous recruitment experience is required. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience within recruitment and customer service.
What you'll be doing
As a Contract Consultant, you'll play a key role in supporting candidates throughout their recruitment & onboarding journey while working closely with the wider contract team.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting candidate attraction, recruitment, onboarding and compliance activities.
  • Acting as the first point of contact for candidate enquiries.
  • Assisting with end-to-end recruitment processes to ensure an excellent candidate experience.
  • Using a range of sourcing techniques to attract and engage suitable candidates.
  • Maintaining effective communication between candidates and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensuring candidate records and recruitment systems are updated accurately and efficiently.
  • Supporting the team in meeting recruitment targets and contractual requirements.

What we're looking for
We're looking for enthusiastic and personable individuals who can demonstrate:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A proactive and organised approach to work.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks without compromising quality.
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
  • A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

Please note: Due to the location of this role, a full driving licence and access to your own transport are essential.
What you'll gain from the role
Through comprehensive training and hands-on experience, you'll develop valuable skills in:

  • Recruitment and talent attraction, from sourcing through to onboarding.
  • Compliance and governance.
  • Administration and recruitment systems.
  • Customer service and candidate engagement.
  • Teamwork and collaboration.
  • Time management, prioritisation and organisation.
  • Working effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Pertemps?
At Pertemps, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best Companies to Work for 19 consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive working environment.
Our success is built on integrity, innovation and delivering exceptional service to our clients, candidates and colleagues alike.
If you're looking to gain valuable experience, build transferable skills and join a supportive team during an exciting peak recruitment period, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with Pertemps.

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