Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant

Salary : £37,602 - £45,564

Expires : 15/08/2026

Company : London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Location : London (South), London (Greater)

Job Type : Full Time

Objective of role

Richmond Work Match employment brokerage service for the London borough of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth council is looking for a motivated business engagement and employment officer to join our successful team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in recruitment business and/or development, who enjoys building relationships, generating opportunities and delivering results.

About the role

You will:

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers across Richmond upon Thames, to generate vacancies, identify employment opportunities for local residents.
• Screen, assess and match suitable candidates to provide targeted support to residents throughout the recruitment process.
• Work collaboratively with employers, training providers and partner organisations to identify candidates and clients.
• Maintain accurate, high‑quality records and performance metrics on both residents and clients in real time.
• Deliver against agreed performance targets and service outcomes and visibly contribute to local economic growth priorities.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of end‑to‑end recruitment lifecycle (business development, vacancy generation, candidate sourcing, placement).
• Understanding of employer needs, workforce planning, and sector‑specific recruitment challenges.
• Proven track record in recruitment or business development, identifying and winning new business/clients with evidence of generating opportunities and successful placements.
• Experience managing and growing employer accounts, including repeat business and long‑term partnerships.
• Ability to respond effectively and efficiently to any number of tight deadlines within a pressurised environment.

Closing Date : 2nd August 2026

Interview Date : W/C 17th August 2026

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop and reward our employees, such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

We are committed to equality and diversity, including being a Disability Confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.