Recruitment Consultant (Experience of working with people with convictions)
The New Leaf Initiative C.I.C.
Recruitment Consultant (Experience of working with people with convictions)
£23000
The New Leaf Initiative C.I.C., Birmingham
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 95167f77477c445092422218f7649332
Full Job Description
- Business development - identify potential employers; engage with hiring managers to generate new business and job opportunities for New Leaf clients
- Represent the organisation at networking events, job fairs etc.
- Engage with and support businesses with their Social Values / Corporate Social Responsibility strategy
- Advertise and promote vacancies to clients
- Maintain client notes on CRM
- Work alongside CEO and Office Manager to ensure client agreements and payroll requirements are in place for new starters
- Liaise with Resettlement Workers to ensure that client are fully supported in overcoming any barriers or issues they face
- Support other areas of New Leaf e.g., identify and refer work placement opportunities for learners on traineeship programmes in the New Leaf Training Academy
- Previous experience supporting people with previous convictions into paid roles with employers through an agency style chargeable service
- Confident, credible and willing to engage with people with convictions to build rapport and relationships with clients in order to find them the best roles and opportunities
- Able to connect with prisons in the local area using lived experience, connections and confidence
- Experience in Warehouse/Logistics, Construction or Hospitality sectors would be highly advantageous along with existing networks for business development
- Motivated and driven to develop new business, but also able to build on existing relationships through an honest and ethical approach
- Strong knowledge of documents and processes needed to develop and run a recruitment business
- A driving licence is required as the role will involve occasional travel to other locations as part of process of engaging with employers or attending networking events
The role offers a basic salary of up to £30,000 along with a company pension.
Tired of working in a soulless role? Would you like to make a difference to people's lives and give back to society? If the answer is yes, please read on., We are looking for a talented communicator with previous experience and track record as a Recruitment Consultant who has successfully supported people with convictions into paid employment through a service that charges fees to employers.
As our recruitment business is newly developed the successful applicant will need to be self-motivated, able to work under their own initiative, and willing to take on other tasks as required to ensure our success.
In line with our values, we are looking for individuals who are Transformative, Credible, Solution-focused, Honest, Brave and Energetic. We will be looking for applicants to demonstrate these during the interview process.
The New Leaf Initiative is a non-profit organisation that supports people with multiple and sometimes complex barriers to employment, including homelessness, substance addiction, mental health, disabilities, and criminal convictions.
Through our unique peer-led model, New Leaf provides holistic and person-centred support to people who wish to improve and change their lives, working closely to build relationships with those accessing our services.
Our long-term vision is to enable clients to access sustainable employment in a career of their choosing, which is proven to reduce reoffending, and which is achieved through three key stages:
Stabilisation - identifying needs and empowering people to overcome barriers to enable stability in their lives, As part of an exciting period of expansion, New Leaf Employment was launched as in-house recruitment agency to support our work ready clients. into paid, sustainable employment. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-64838069 We are looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant who has successfully supported people with convictions into employment. The role will lead the development of the business, generating employment opportunities with employers and matching work ready clients, supporting them through the interview process.