Recruitment Associate (VES Office Based)

Overview

About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Recruitment Associate to join our growing education recruitment team.

You’ll work closely with an experienced consultant, supporting with placing candidates into schools, managing bookings, and ensuring a smooth recruitment process. This is a fast-paced, people-focused role where no two days are the same.

This position offers a clear progression pathway into a Recruitment Consultant role, where you’ll build and manage your own desk and client base.

About our Merthyr Tydfil office
Our team of 17 includes recruitment consultants, a compliance team, Marketing and finance professionals, working collaboratively to deliver exceptional service to our clients and candidates.

Joining us means becoming part of a thriving environment that prioritizes professional growth and advancement

While we celebrate individuality and diversity within our team, there are certain attributes crucial for a successful career at VES. If you resonate with the key characteristics outlined below, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you.

• Confident communicator with strong people skills
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
• Motivated, target-driven, and eager to learn
• Previous sales, customer service, or admin experience (preferred but not essential)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Packages (word, excel, publisher etc)
• Must have very strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsible For

• Support a senior consultant with filling daily and long-term bookings in schools
• Source, screen, and register candidates (teachers, teaching assistants, support staff)
• Manage candidate availability and match them to suitable roles
• Coordinate interviews, placements, and compliance checks
• Ensure all safeguarding and compliance requirements are met (including DBS and references)
• Maintain accurate records on the CRM system
• Attend meetings in schools alongside a Recruitment Consultant
• Build strong working relationships with candidates to gain loyalty.

Other Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Training opportunities
• Reduced hours during the school holidays (9am-3pm- which equates to 16 days extra annual leave)
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Extra days annual leave for birthdays
• Extra annual leave days every 2 years of service
• Celebrate every year you work with VES with a rewarding gift!
• Team building days.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Fizz Fridays (Celebrate the end of the week with a glass of Prosecco)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional leave
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Work Location: In person

Specific Skills

• Resource Allocation: Understanding and efficiently allocating resources (human, financial, and physical) to meet project goals.
• Project Management: Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Trello).
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze resource data to make informed decisions.
• Scheduling: Proficiency in creating and managing schedules to optimize resource use.
• Budgeting: Developing and managing budgets to ensure resources are used cost-effectively.
• Software Proficiency: Knowledge of resource management software (e.g., Smartsheet, Resource Guru, Microsoft Project).

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, stakeholders, and management.
• Negotiation: Ability to negotiate resource needs and constraints with various stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration: Working effectively within a team and facilitating collaboration among team members.
• Conflict Resolution: Managing and resolving conflicts that may arise during resource allocation and project execution.

Educational Requirements

• Business Administration
• Project Management
• Human Resources
• Operations Management
• Finance
• Engineering
• Information Technology

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Project Management
• Master’s in Human Resources Management
• Master’s in Operations Management