Who Are We?

We're more than just a recruitment agency; we're an innovative, award-winning team with branches across the UK, prioritising an employee-focused approach. We've seen incredible growth recently and are excited to open our 9th and 10th branches this year. Specialising in blue and white-collar recruitment, we promote from within, and our attrition is fantastic. As part of our 2024 expansion, we're on the lookout for a motivated, results-driven Lead Recruiter to join our head office Professional and Executive division and help us continue our success story.

The Role

As a Lead Recruiter within the P&E division, you'll be passionate in connecting with top talent and meeting our clients' needs. You'll handle both temporary and permanent placements, growing the P&E division, developing future staff, building the brand, and ultimately move up and lead the division into the future. If you're proactive, customer-focused, an excellent communicator, bags of ambition, we'd love to have you on board.

Our P&E division which specialises in various key sectors including Engineering, Automotive, Supply Chain & Logistics, Catering and Commercial Office, is now getting busier every week and we need someone to help build on recent success. This role offers a clear, fully mapped-out path to becoming the Head of Division, progressing through structured development and training within Aligra.

What we offer

* A clear path to progress from Lead Recruiter to Head of Division

* Basic salary between £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

* First Year OTE of £32,000-£40,000+, with potential for higher earnings thereafter

* Industry-leading training and support through the REC

* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

* Mental Health Support and Discounted Gym Membership

* A range of discounts

* Annual Recognition and Awards

* Extra Days Off & Length of Service benefits

* Team Days, Summer and Christmas Parties

* Critical Illness Cover

…and so much more!

Key Responsibilities

* Client Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with new and existing clients, through various sales techniques, understanding their hiring needs, and creating comprehensive recruitment campaigns.

* Business Development: identify new business opportunities, build client relationships, and develop strategic plans to achieve sales targets, collaborating with marketing and sales teams to drive growth.

* Candidate Discovery: Identify and attract potential candidates through various channels, screening thorough interviews and assessments.

* Recruitment Process: Manage the end-to-end temporary and permanent recruitment processes from advertising to placing candidate in suitable roles. Ensuring compliance throughout.

* Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends and contribute to developing effective recruitment strategies.

* Targets and Reporting: Meet and exceed individual and team targets, maintain accurate records in our recruitment software.

* Team Leadership: Directly manage the hiring process when building your own team for the division, mentoring and coaching them to be future consultants.

Qualifications and Experience

* Essential: Previous senior experience in the recruitment agency environment.

* Essential: Experience recruiting for various sector roles (Temp & Perm).

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

* Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving agreed financial goals.

* Familiarity with job boards and recruitment software is a plus.

* Interest in staying updated on industry trends and market dynamics.

How to Apply

If you're a proactive, detail-oriented individual looking to join a dynamic team, send your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and apply now!

We look forward to hearing from you