Full job descriptionCandidate Delivery & Research Consultant
Scope of Role
To create, manage and develop candidate relationships while delivering a professional recruitment service throughout the full candidate lifecycle. The role combines candidate delivery, talent sourcing, market research, headhunting and talent mapping activities to identify, attract and place high-quality candidates, supporting revenue growth and exceptional service delivery to clients and candidates alike.
Key Responsibilities
* Candidate Sourcing, Attraction & Talent Mapping
*Identify, attract and engage candidates through internal databases, job boards, LinkedIn, social media platforms, networking, referrals and recommendations.
*Conduct proactive headhunting and market mapping exercises to identify talent within target organisations.
*Build and maintain talent pools aligned to current and anticipated hiring requirements.
*Develop candidate pipelines for specialist and hard-to-fill roles.
*Utilise market intelligence and research to identify candidate trends, competitor activity and new business opportunities.
*Embrace new technologies and sourcing methodologies to enhance candidate attraction and engagement.
* Candidate Management & Recruitment Delivery
*Manage the complete candidate lifecycle from initial engagement through to placement and aftercare.
*Conduct candidate screening, registration interviews and competency-based assessments.
*Ensure candidates are appropriately qualified against role requirements.
*Prepare, format and tailor CVs for specific opportunities.
*Arrange interviews and provide candidates with interview preparation, guidance and feedback.
*Maintain regular contact with active, registered and placed candidates through structured call cycles.
*Manage candidate expectations, provide updates on applications and ensure a positive candidate experience.
*Handle and resolve candidate queries relating to assignments, payroll and employment matters.
*Maintain accurate records and candidate information within recruitment systems.
* Compliance & Administration
*Complete all pre and post-placement compliance requirements, including right-to-work checks, references and onboarding documentation.
*Ensure candidate records, communications and placement information are maintained accurately and in line with company processes.
*Support payroll-related queries and maintain an understanding of PAYE, umbrella solutions and contractor engagement models.
*Monitor shared inboxes, online portals and recruitment systems for vacancy notifications and candidate updates.
* Market Research & Search Projects
*Undertake market mapping, talent intelligence and research assignments.
*Develop target organisation lists and identify prospective candidates within agreed markets.
*Conduct source calls, research interviews and candidate approach campaigns.
*Capture and maintain comprehensive records of research activity and market intelligence.
*Support the creation of role profiles, candidate briefing packs and assignment documentation.
*Attend client briefing meetings, review calls and recruitment strategy discussions where appropriate.
*Provide market insight and candidate intelligence to support successful delivery outcomes.
* Business Generation & Relationship Development
*Generate leads and business opportunities through candidate interactions and market intelligence.
*Promote available opportunities through advertising and targeted marketing campaigns.
*Support consultants and account teams by identifying new clients, hiring managers and recruitment opportunities.
*Contribute to revenue generation through successful candidate placements and talent delivery activities.
*Build long-term relationships with candidates to encourage repeat engagement and referrals.
Key Performance Indicators
Achievement against agreed weekly and monthly targets, including:
*Candidate marketing activity
*Headhunting and sourcing calls
*Candidate registrations and interviews
*Talent pool development
*Market mapping and research assignments
*Candidate submissions
*Client interviews arranged
*Leads generated
*Placements made
*Revenue generated from sourced candidates
*Compliance and data quality standards achieved
Personal Attributes
*Curious, proactive and commercially aware.
*Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
*Strong verbal and written communication skills.
*Customer and candidate focused.
*Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
*Resilient and able to work within a fast-paced environment.
*Professional, trustworthy and able to manage confidential information.
*Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple priorities.
*Strong research and analytical capabilities.
*Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and recruitment technology platforms.
Competencies
*Purposeful Collaboration
*Customer Centricity
*Evaluating Information & Embracing New Technologies
*Driving Results
*Effective Communication
*Strategic Thinking
*Embracing Change & Ambiguity
*Developing Others
*Curiosity & Learning