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1074979
De Montfort University (Leicester)
28/04/2024
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Pay
£12.50
£1.51
Description
Role
Unitemps, a campus-based recruitment agency owned by De Montfort University, is dedicated to assisting students, graduates, and local professionals in gaining valuable work experience and earning income.
Unitemps External Recruitment Team collaborate with local businesses within the Leicestershire area; we work on a wide range of roles, from student-oriented positions to professional roles, offering a diverse array of opportunities. Recognizing the unique needs of students, we successfully maintain a database comprising a mix of students and local candidates.
There are several benefits to engaging with Unitemps at DMU:
Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments at the university and to engage with Leicestershire businesses. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.
Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.
Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.
Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.
THE ROLE
On behalf of our Leicester Client, we are seeking to recruit a Graduate Internal Recruitment Consultant.
Are you a dynamic and outgoing individual with a passion for connecting with people?
We are currently seeking a committed Graduate Internal Recruitment Consultant to join our client's team and represent the business in promoting various roles and fostering collaboration with the university. The role will primarily focus on managing day-to-day recruitment activities, particularly focusing attracting, assessing and hiring graduates for the business.
Previous experience in sales/recruitment/administration in an office environment is essential.
Please note that this role is not at the University.
For any informal enquiries, please email leanne.easom@dmu.ac.uk regarding this vacancy.
Expected start date: ASAP
Expected end date: ongoing role until client proposes end date
Expected interview date: TBC
Rate of pay: £12.50
Holiday Pay: £1.51
This role is a Office based role working either full time as below:
Monday: 08:00am - 16:00pm
Tuesday: 08:00am - 16:00pm
Wednesday: 08:00am - 16:00pm
Thursday: 08:00am - 16:00pm
Friday: 08:00am - 16:00pm
There is flexibility with the above times
The client is welcoming applications from 2nd or 3rd year DMU Student wishes who wish to work part time and who are networked with students already.
Duties and responsibilities
RECRUITMENT DUTIES
- Source, interview and manage candidates through the recruitment process
- Manage multiple candidate searches for priority job vacancies
- Interview and shortlist candidates against current jobs
- Provide an exceptional, professional service when liaising with candidate job seekers and internal departments
- You will need to be able to write job descriptions clearly.
- Brand Promotion: Serve as a enthusiastic brand ambassador for the client, actively promoting available roles and opportunities within the university community.
- Engagement: Establish and maintain a strong connection between the University and the client, acting as a liaison to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
- Membership Involvement: Be an active member of sports and societies within the university to better understand the interests and needs of the student community.
- Drive and Initiative: Demonstrate a proactive and driven attitude towards the role, taking the initiative to explore new opportunities and engage with potential recruits.
- Sales Focus: The role has a sales-focused aspect, requiring the ability to effectively communicate and persuade individuals about the benefits and opportunities associated with the client.
- Communication Skills: Showcase strong communication skills by being able to talk confidently, engage effectively, and convey the key messages to a diverse audience.
- Sport and Outgoing Personality: A passion for sports and an outgoing personality are essential traits for this role, as they contribute to creating a vibrant and approachable ambassador.
- Recruitment: Act as a recruiter by identifying and attracting potential candidates for various roles and opportunities offered by the client.
Skills and experience
- Strong organizational and networking skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Sales or marketing experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated involvement in sports and societies.
- Must be working towards a degree or have a degree and be able to evidence solid IT skills.
- Precise, accurate communication skills - both verbal and written.
- You should be able to learn key tasks and information quickly
- Confident communicator with excellent customer service skills with the ability to deal with a wide range of people internally and externally, over the phone and in-person
- Able to prioritise quickly and manage a variety of tasks within deadlines
- Proactive and forward thinking
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential
Location
Leicester
Additional information
Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.
Unitemps are based on the 1st floor of the DSU Campus Centre. Our friendly reception is open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and the team are contactable on 01162078351 or Unitemps@dmu.ac.uk if you have any queries relating to Unitemps.
Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - HERE
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