Associate consultant

As the foremost supplier of quality special needs staffing solutions in the UK, Axcis Education continues to grow and we are therefore looking to expand our Devon, Dorset and Cornwall team (based in Exeter) and appoint an Associate Consultant to further strengthen the team. About You: We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to pursue a career in recruitment and wants to join a company that celebrates success and supports you on your journey to get there. The Associate Consultant training programme is a 6-month training programme designed to cover all aspects of the 360 recruitment cycle. All we ask is you have the drive to succeed with a great work ethic. We rsquo;ll help you with everything else so by the end of the 6-month programme you rsquo;ll be fully equipped to manage your own portfolio of candidates and clients. The role will consist of: bull; Resourcing teachers and teaching assistants for job roles bull; Searching job sites for CVs and attending career fairs bull; Utilising the company database to recruit candidates bull; Writing job adverts to attract candidates bull; Interviewing candidates in person, online and off-site on registration days (travel paid for) bull; Liaising with the Education Consultants to ensure these candidates are placed out to work bull; Writing candidate profiles Once you are confident to move to the next stage you will then begin your client training. This will consist of: bull; Visiting schools with colleagues bull; Positive marketing of candidates bull; Client business development bull; Developing new client relationships and account managing existing ones Axcis recognise people have different skill sets and we have the expertise to develop and grow individuals to ensure they have a successful career path. Our Associate Consultant training programme is adapted to suit individual needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to anyone who is ambitious and wants to be given a chance to prove their worth. Someone who has a positive attitude with a willingness to learn. You must be presentable, proficient on the computer and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. As this is a sales role previous sales experience is preferable but anyone who can demonstrate impeccable customer service with a strong work ethic will be considered. Whilst knowledge of special needs and/or education is an advantage, it rsquo;s not essential as full sector training will be provided. What Axcis have to offer: bull; Competitive basic salary - starting at GBP25k+ dependent upon experience bull; Very competitive commission scheme (to be discussed at interview stage) bull; Work from home 2 days per week after initial training period bull; Reduced working hours during school holidays bull; Later start/early finish every Friday during term time bull; 90 Minute lunch break once a week bull; Personal time hours off work which doesn #39;t affect annual leave allowance bull; Staff wellbeing package - including access to 24/7 online GP services, counselling services, weekly fruit basket, discounts at many retailers, gyms, cinemas etc