Recruitment Associate

About the role

The Recruitment Associate drives end-to-end candidate and client management within a recruitment environment. The role covers the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial sourcing to final placement, ensuring a smooth experience for candidates and clients. It works closely with Business Development Consultants to understand client needs and deliver placements within agreed timelines.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain consistent communication with candidates from first contact through to placement.
• Pre-screen candidates against client requirements and role specifications.
• Shortlist and recommend qualified candidates based on role criteria and client preferences.
• Coach and prepare candidates for interviews, covering presentation, behaviour and role-specific competencies.
• Share candidate pools with internal recruiters when cross-functional collaboration is needed.
• Partner with Business Development Consultants to understand client needs and give feedback on recruitment progress.
• Conduct pre-consultation meetings with clients to clarify role expectations, responsibilities and selection criteria.
• Design and run customised research methods and recruitment strategies for open positions.
• Deliver recruitment activities on time and to quality standards agreed with clients.
• Give regular, detailed updates on status, challenges and milestones to stakeholders.