Recruitment Consultant
Listed on 2026-09-13
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HR/Recruitment
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, HR Generalist / Talent Management, HR Manager
Slough, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/08/2026
At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.
In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries.
These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.
Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.
Job Description3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
The Recruitment Consultant plays a key role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused recruitment service that supports the organisation in attracting, engaging, and appointing talented individuals. Acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, the role provides expert guidance throughout the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, ensuring recruitment processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with organisational policies and employment legislation. The post holder will build strong stakeholder relationships, promote the organisation’s employer brand, and continuously seek innovative approaches to attract and retain high-quality candidates.
Key Responsibilities- Partner with hiring managers to deliver a seamless end-to-end recruitment service, providing expert advice and guidance throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Manage recruitment campaigns from vacancy creation and advertising through to offer and onboarding, ensuring an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Develop and implement effective attraction strategies to reach diverse talent pools using a range of internal and external recruitment channels.
- Provide advice on recruitment best practice, market trends, employment legislation, and candidate attraction methods.
- Manage a portfolio of vacancies simultaneously, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) and recruitment deadlines are consistently achieved.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, candidates, and external partners, promoting the organisation as an employer of choice.
- Organise and attend recruitment events, careers fairs, and engagement activities to increase organisational visibility and attract prospective candidates.
- Maintain and optimise the recruitment system, ensuring accurate records, effective workflow management, and a positive user experience.
- Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process, providing timely feedback and coordinating offers and onboarding activities.
- Monitor recruitment activity, analyse performance metrics, and produce reports to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Ensure all recruitment activities comply with employment legislation, organisational policies, and safer recruitment practices where applicable.
- Contribute to individual and team performance objectives and support the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and services.
- Previous experience in an internal recruitment, talent acquisition, or recruitment consultancy role.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes, candidate attraction strategies, and selection methodologies.
- Knowledge of employment legislation and recruitment best practices.
- Experience managing multiple recruitment campaigns and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work…
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