Associate Recruitment Consultant (Manchester based with flexible working)

About Us:

Sphere Group is a highly regarded Search & Selection business that specialises in several professional niche markets. Due to continued growth, we are currently recruiting a Recruitment Consultant to join our Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Practice. Ordinarily we would be based in Manchester, however at present we are working from home. Going forward we expect to offer some form of blended office and home working arrangements. 

Sphere Group like to think we are a bit different to many of our competitors. For starters, we don’t rely on advertising as a means to filling jobs. Instead, we favour a much more pro-active approach where we employ unique methodologies centred around data to identify, track and build relationships with the highest calibre candidates in the market. We find this search approach gets more consistent results and that’s why, despite our relatively small size, we are often regarded as a recruiter of choice to many FTSE listed, PE backed and leading privately owned companies across the world who want first access to the best talent available in the marketplace.

Furthermore, we strive to promote a down to earth, challenging and inclusive environment where hard work and success gets rewarded, but where people are also given the support to develop at their own pace and the freedom to work in an entrepreneurial environment. We are an ambitious group of consultants, who take pride in our service and are driven by our core values of energy, integrity and delivering results.

Role Overview:

To accelerate your progression, you will focus on a specialist market from day one. This ensures you are immediately accumulating the relevant knowledge, skills and experience to be successful. You will work closely with a Director who will tailor your training and take personal responsibility for your development. It normally takes two years to develop into a credible stand-alone search consultant.

The first six months will consist mainly of research and candidate sourcing for ongoing assignments. After this you will be able to manage more junior assignments yourself and after two years you will start developing your own client portfolio. Sphere Group only operates at the managerial level and above, so expect to liaise with, and gain exposure to, some of the brightest professionals in the industry and learn how to support them in the management of their careers.

Expect to get involved in the following activities:

• Research and optimise data management of candidates, contacts and companies
• Identify, target and build relationships with the best candidates in the marketplace
• Liaise with candidates and clients by phone and in person
• Originate career enhancing opportunities using your business development skills
• Match top talent to the right jobs and manage the recruitment process effectively including the interview process and offer stages

Expect to master the following skills:

• Negotiation
• Persuasion
• Teamwork
• Consulting
• Presenting

Candidate Attributes:

We are looking for ambitious individuals with self-confidence who know they have the drive and personality to be successful. Prior recruitment experience is not required providing you can convey some customer/ sales focussed experience and possess a desire to speak to people and operate in a sales environment, whilst demonstrating a strong work ethic and a high level of self-motivation.

What’s On Offer:

The company offers a full package of rewards:

• Competitive salary - this is regularly reviewed in line with performance
• Market leading commission & bonus scheme
• Accelerated career path from trainee through to Director
• Excellent training, promotion & annual achievement awards
• Flexible benefits package including extra holidays, mobile phone and gym membership
• Flexible working environment, with the opportunity to work from home both now and in the future
• Regular team days and social events

Please send your CV to jack.harland@spheregroup.com with the email subject 'Recruitment Consultant - Manchester'. Please state what date you are available to start - if you graduate in 2024 you can start in Summer or September.

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we will struggle to respond to all of them. If you haven’t heard back from us within two-weeks, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful.