Graduate Recruitment Consultant

University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Base: £28,842 - £32,348 py; bonus/equity: not spec...
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Sourcing graduate opportunities for students
Managing relationships with local smes
Generating new business leads for the university
** The University of Portsmouth is seeking a Graduate Recruitment Consultant to join their Careers and Employability Service, focusing on sourcing part-time work, internships, and graduate job placements for students and graduates. This full-time position emphasizes building relationships with local employers and requires effective communication and sales skills to facilitate graduate placements. **

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for placing graduates into graduate-level positions with local employers while generating new business revenue for the University.
  • Consultants must actively source new graduate opportunities, manage relationships with local SMEs and national employers, and achieve targets on placements and new business acquisition.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, 32-35 days leave plus bank holidays, and flexible working arrangements including one day of remote work per week.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Portsmouth is seeking a Graduate Recruitment Consultant to join their Careers and Employability Service, focusing on sourcing part-time work, internships, and graduate job placements for students and graduates. This full-time position emphasizes building relationships with local employers and requires effective communication and sales skills to facilitate graduate placements. **

Salary

Base: £28,842 - £32,348 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous pension, 32-35 days leave, Christmas closure, staff discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Sourcing graduate opportunities for students
  • Managing relationships with local SMEs
  • Generating new business leads for the university
  • Placing graduates in graduate-level positions
  • Communicating with employers and students

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education sector
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to work in hybrid environment
  • Collaboration with academic staff
  • Knowledge of UK employment landscape

Key Requirements

  • Right to work in the UK required prior to application
  • Fixed-term contract until May 31, 2027
  • Full-time availability (30 hours/week)

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK

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