Dear applicant
I’m really pleased to be sharing details on the position of Resourcing Consultant with you and hopefully you’re just the right person to be joining our Ethical Recruitment team at Centre4.
I’m biased but… Centre4 is such a unique facility in our community, and I’ve been struck by the sense of connection, community and immense pride that everyone holds for Centre4 and everything it represents.
ERA is a socially responsible employment agency for North East Lincolnshire developed by Centre4 – we are community led and all of our surplus is used to invest in our people. We have listened to what people want and developed an employment agency that does things a little differently.
At the heart of ERA is a belief that we should invest in people to help them become the work ready worker that businesses are looking for. We do this through our personal approach, work-based training as well as by placing people into temporary and permanent employment. We support local people to get valuable experience and build confidence, overcoming barriers to either getting into, or staying in employment. If we do this successfully we help the local area to become economically and socially stronger.
Our mission is:
“To change the face of recruitment by making people our focus, standing by our ethical values and not for profit ethos; always with our community and local business at the heart of our vision”
We are looking for someone who is proactive and dynamic and who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You need to be passionate about connecting talented individuals to great opportunities. ERA is seeking a dedicated Recruitment Consultant to join our energetic and supportive team. If you feel this could be for you, I’d be delighted to hear from you.
Best regards
Rachel
Rachel Button
ERA Manager
About ERA at Centre4
Centre4 was established in 1995 to support the ongoing regeneration of Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire.
Our modern Wootton Road community hub houses an array of activities and services at your fingertips, whether you’re looking to squeeze in a workout at our community gym, reduce your weekly shopping bills at the Community Shop, take part in free activities or get access to practical help and support.
Our advice team is on hand to provide free and friendly support on benefits, debt and money management, housing, employment and much more. What’s more, many of our services stretch beyond our centre and we’re agile enough to deliver services across Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire.
Our Vision
Our vision is to support, enable and encourage the communities of North East Lincolnshire and surrounding areas to live thriving, healthy, happy lives.
We’re a value-led organisation and remain committed to being:
Compassionate: We’ll care, show kindness and help others in all that we do.
Honest: We’ll be honest, truthful, open and sincere with others – both between ourselves as colleagues and to others. We’ll do what we say we’ll do.
Inclusive: We’ll admire and value our communities, staff and volunteers – challenging oppression and valuing the diversity of local people.
Empowering: We’ll support others to achieve their aspirations; and will always involve community members in service planning.
Our Work – Employment and Training
ERA is a leading recruitment agency at the heart of providing exceptional recruitment services to the local community. We take pride in building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, making a real impact on people’s lives through our work.
ERA has been recognised both nationally and locally for its employment services to our community. As a not-for-profit organisation, we work as a team to achieve our targets and outcomes.
Role Information
Title: ERA Recruitment Consultant
Accountable to: ERA Manager
Salary: £26,250.00 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week to cover operation 8am-7pm Monday – Friday and 10am – 2pm on Saturdays. It is a flexible and hybrid role that works across these hours to reflect operational need
Place of work: Centre4, 17a Wootton Road, Grimsby, DN33 1HE and other venues as needed
Annual leave: 21 days/year plus bank holidays pro rata, rising to 25 days/year
Benefits: Health and wellbeing schemes, generous sickness absence conditions, Community Shop membership, on site Community Café, free car parking, low-cost gym access, work-based savings scheme, cycle to work scheme, rewards and wellbeing offers, reduced nursery fees
Subject to: Satisfactory enhanced DBS, reference checks and six-month probationary period
Person specification
Responsibilities
- Realise the potential within our existing database of candidates, utilise it more efficiently and effectively to achieve faster results.
- Coach and lead candidates through the hiring process.
- Work with candidates to identify and access any training needs
- Help candidates to identify and achieve their career goals and encourage continuing professional development
- Screen, interview and short-list potential candidates both personally and by telephone
- Prepare and post job advertisements online and in print media
- Greet and assist interviewees onsite
- Find, source and screen the best candidate for the job available
- Build deeper, longer lasting relationships with candidates for more effective outcomes
- Follow up with candidates during the recruitment process, eg shortlist call-backs, rejection emails and feedback reviews
- Assist the team with the on boarding process
- Monitor the local job market, research and identify businesses that may benefit from working with ERA.
- Establishing relationships with new clients through business development and marketing campaigns.
- Getting to know how client companies operate and understanding their general “culture”.
- Writing and advertising on the job boards.
- Utilise our CRM system to identify matching, marketing and sales opportunities
- Support the creation of opportunities for “giving back” through an understanding of community needs and organisational priorities
- Facilitate the building of technological solutions to improve the clients/candidate experience
- Undertake training as necessary to maintain high standards of work
- Participate in all quality procedures required by ERA and Centre4
- Adhere to the REC code of practice and any relevant national guidelines or standards.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience as a recruitment consultant.
- Minimum level 3 qualification in recruitment or business
- Solid desktop skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of robust safeguarding practice and duties
- Experience and commitment to GDPR and confidentiality procedures
Behaviours, skills and qualities
- Solid business acumen with an entrepreneurial flair and interest in business development and funded projects
- Sales driven and motivated by targets.
- Strong communication skills.
- A good team player.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and to work to deadlines.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Enjoy responsibility and working in a high pressure environment.
- Strong writing and negotiating skills.
- You have the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude.
- You are passionate about improving customer/candidate experience through the use of technology.
How to apply
Centre4 recruitment is processed through our internal recruitment agency, ERA, who will take you through the stages. However, if you would like to talk to us about the role in more detail, I am more than happy to have a chat at the hub. ERA will happily arrange this with you.
To apply for the role please send us an up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining your experience to enquiries@eraemployment.agency
Applications should be submitted no later than 8th October
Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 14th October
Equal, Diversity, and Inclusion
Centre4 is committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion in its recruitment process.
More information
For more detailed information on the role, or to arrange an informal chat, contact Ethical Recruitment Agency manager Rachel Button on:
01472 236 677 / Rachel.button@centre4.org.uk