Recruitment Agent

To identify and grow a local network of employer partners and agencies who can provide suitable employment opportunities for MAXIMUS customers within a defined geographical area. Working on behalf of customers to source specific employment opportunities, and match ‘job ready’ customers to live vacancies from new and existing employer partners. Working in a collaborative manner with both external and internal customers to minimise duplication of effort, and support a best in class customer experience.

• Developing a local network of employers, and agencies who can offer suitable employment opportunities for our customers
• Sourcing opportunities with new employer partners, using automated search tools, regional data and local knowledge
• Establishing employer/agency relationships and working with Regional Account Managers to identify significant growth opportunities
• Matching ‘job ready’ candidates to ‘live vacancies’ from new and existing employer partners
• Sourcing suitable ‘job ready’ candidates using automated search tools, and close working with local EA community and other internal colleagues
• Supporting Regional Account Managers to source suitable candidates for large scale recruitment campaigns on behalf of employers
• Source and share market insight/feedback from employer partners/agencies to support the LMI analyst role
• Performing a personalised job search based on a customer’s skills, experience and aspirations
• Coordination of the recruitment activity specifically with the management of the client vacancy, e.g logistics, cv submission, timing of interviews, local briefing information, in conjunction with the supporting EA
• Work closely with internal colleagues (e.g Business Managers, Employment Advisors, and Resource Specialists) to ensure customers meet the expectations of employers, and are fully prepared for the transition into work
• Understanding of site caseload job requirements and ensure that both employment, and candidate pipelines are aligned inc detailed forecasting of future opportunities
• Support internal teams to better prepare customers through a shared understanding of job specifications, and requirements
• Ensuring a clear audit trail by recording activity within our CRM, and other MAXIMUS systems
• Ensure compliance with MAXIMUS policies and procedures, so as to achieve nil compliance issues from audit
• Achieve individual and team targets to support wider MAXIMUS success
• Support new staff through work shadowing, buddying or generally being on hand to answer questions and provide assistance

• Previous work experience in a commercial recruitment/sales environment, including cold calling/telesales
• Proven success in achievement of sales related targets in a high performance culture
• Microsoft office & internet-based applications – intermediate level
• Performance and delivery focused – proven track record in exceeding stretching sales/performance targets
• Clear communicator, good listening skills and a persuasive style with an excellent telephone manner
• Self-starter with strong planning and organisation skills
• Enjoys working on their own and as part of a team
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Values and supports continuing professional development
• Calm, rational and objective in all situations

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your?Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.