Job Information

Hays Recruitment
Associate Recruitment Consultant
Maidstone Based (ME14 5PP)
Accountancy & Finance Specialism *WARM DESK*

Are you looking to kick-start your career as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant? Are you an ambitious and driven individual with a hunger for swift career progression, unlimited earning potential, and a fulfilling professional atmosphere? If these aspirations resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you!


* Flexible hybrid working patterns
* Holiday incentives to Croatia, South Africa and Paris, rewards to recognise performance both locally, regionally and nationally
* Fast track promotions, progress your career up to Director level within 8 years!
* The most comprehensive training programme in the industry - allowing for progressing from Associate to Director level in just 8 years

The Opportunity

There is no better place to create the career you want than here at Hays. The best part is that you don't even need to have recruitment experience or qualifications - just the ambition and drive to make a difference in the world of work and shape your own personal success.

You'll also benefit from industry-renowned training and the tools and technological support to make that hard-hitting impact. You won't be alone either - with the support of a global network of talented colleagues supporting you to create the career that's right for you.

What can I expect day to day?
As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll have the freedom to do things differently, supported by colleagues with a wealth of experience empowering you to learn and grow. No day is the same and you will gain experience across a varied range of skills to include:

* Building relationships with clients
* Winning new business
* Managing vacancies from start to finish
* Screening, interviewing and shortlisting candidates
* Matching the best candidates to the best jobs

You really can influence your own earning potential, by getting out what you put in. Your energy and dedication will be rewarded in a culture built on celebrating success.

Why join Hays?
We are the UK & Ireland's largest and most successful recruitment business. Every day, we match thousands of candidates to the right jobs across 22 different specialist areas. Join over 9,000 Recruitment Consultants across 33 countries in over 250 offices, and begin your Hays story today.

As a large company we have a huge opportunity to make a difference to the communities we operate in. As a result, we are proud to partner with End Youth Homelessness UK to raise money for their charity, we also became carbon neutral in 2021 are currently on the path to net zero carbon emissions.

Hays was one of the first 20 companies nationwide to receive the National Equality Standard and we continue to promote an environment where all our employees can be their full self at work.
We think that we are a great place to work, but don't just take our word for it! We have received awards in:

* Top 100 undergraduate employers by Job Crowd, NUE awards and Rate My Placement
* Glassdoor Best Places to Interview

What you'll need to succeed

* No previous recruitment experience is needed.
* Passion to succeed and be part of a fast-paced inclusive environment
* People focused with a sales-driven mentality
* Relationship focused with the confidence to build strong networks
* Collaborative in spirit with a growth mindset to develop a long-lasting career

What you will get in return

* The backing of a Global Company, established for over 50 years
* Best Technology in the Industry including a 'salesforce' CRM
* Dell Laptop
* Internal Learning & Career Zone for self development
* Significant growth potential of salary after year 1
* Buy and sell holiday
* Uncapped commission paid x 13 times per year or an allowance and bonuses
* Incentives and rewards - celebration dinners / Team lunches
* Black Tie Summer Ball and Christmas Parties
* Premiership / Champions League tickets through our partnership with Man City FC
* Opportunity to win a 5* luxury trip with top performing colleagues - Hays Elite!
* The opportunity for recognition at local, regional and national awards
* Opportunity for global relocation
* Referral bonuses of up to £2000 per individual
* Access to a free well-being package
* Gym discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to virtual doctor unlimited times per year
* Employee loans to buy Tech/Rail/Tram travel
* Paid charity day #HaysHelps and working closely with charity partners
* Parents@hays support network
* Disability confident employer with established disability and long term ill health employee network (REACH)
* Hays Pride our LGBTQ+ network
* Strong environmental and social purpose

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.

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