Due to rapid growth, we are looking to expand our team with driven, self-motivated, tenacious Recruitment Consultants who share our core values and are keen to join a successful company with serious growth plans.

Coleman James, is a privately owned, award-winning recruitment company specialising in the Built Environment and Rail industries. We operate nationally from our Head Office in Newcastle and our offices in Doncaster and London. 

We are seeking talented Recruitment Consultants to join our established team within our Newcastle HQ office based in Hoults Yard. As a Recruitment Consultant you will be working closely with experienced Divisional Directors providing temporary and permanent candidates for white collar and technical positions across the country. 

Our team has over 200 years of recruitment experience, exceptional sector knowledge and strong reputations in the marketplace. The support and training provided will bring exciting opportunities for the right candidate.

Our company culture highlights recognition and reward, offering highly competitive packages and exciting perks.

With Coleman James, you’ll excel in your career and enjoy the journey.

Main duties of a Recruitment Consultant;

To develop and grow from start up a specific business sector into a viable, sustainable desk. Generating fees by winning and filling retained roles. Responsible for the growth of your specific business sector, meeting financial targets and achieving agreed KPI’s.

• Formulating, updating and implementing a cohesive sales strategy for your specific business sector
• Approaching decision makers within organisations to promote what we do and preparing high quality sales proposals with the aim of winning business
• Pro-active sales activities including telephone calls, visits, e-marketing, networking and use of social media
• Market research through a variety of methods to keep up to date with the sector, geographical and industry trends and skills
• Contributing to the growth of the client database by the identification and development of key/target client accounts
• Database development and management, ensuring all candidate and client details are recorded accurately and updated regularly by placing their details onto the company database
• Achievements of agreed KPIs and income targets
• Reporting sales activity and figures to Divisional Manager as required
• Taking detailed and accurate briefs for client requirements (by telephone and face to face) and actively sourcing strong candidates to match these requirements
• Identifying and head-hunting candidates, building a network relevant to your specific sector (active and passive candidates) in order to operate proactively
• Maintaining accurate candidate and client records in line with the company and legislative requirements

What are we looking for in our Recruitment Consultants?

• Experience within recruitment with a proven track record of generating new business and uncovering opportunities
• Ability to work under pressure and exceed expectations whilst maintaining resilience
• An enthusiasm and drive to shape something yourself
• Able to demonstrate great candidate generation techniques
• Be accountable and take responsibility for your actions/results and all aspects of your role
• Be transparent in your communication with candidates and clients
• Be innovative when offering ideas to support the journey for a candidate or client
• Be consistent in the results, communication and message you deliver at all times
• Strong organisational skills are essential
• A shared vision and aligned core values

What are the benefits?

• Realise your true potential with a clear professional development plan and dedicated training with our experienced team
• Quarterly / monthly incentive schemes (hard work is recognised and rewarded)
• Holiday allowance
• A contemporary, modern office environment
• Unlimited earning potential
• 24/7 confidential support helpline
• Private healthcare insurance