Senior Recruitment Consultant

Senior Recruitment Consultant

WeConnect Energy is a leading provider of specialist recruitment and contracting solutions tailored for the global Energy sector, focusing on Oil & Gas, Low Carbon, and Energy Transition markets. Established in 2008, our company prides itself on integrity, honesty, and reliability, while consistently delivering outstanding results.

The role of the Senior Recruitment Consultant is pivotal in aiding our business growth by successfully placing senior level technical professionals across the Upstream Oil & Gas industry. This position entails driving candidate and client relations, while managing the recruitment process from inception to completion (360 recruitment). The position will focus on permanent recruitment and retained/executive search assignments in the Upstream Oil & Gas industry, specialising at senior technical levels – across disciplines such as Geoscience, Subsurface, Drilling, Wells, HSE and Projects.

• Actively source and attract qualified candidates across specified disciplines.
• Manage your own recruitment desk and develop market expertise.
• Conduct headhunting for open vacancies, including pre-screening and reference checks.
• Ensure accurate and efficient candidate database management.
• Submit qualified candidate CVs and shortlists in a timely manner.
• Provide regular feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Oversee the entire recruitment life cycle from submission through to offer acceptance.

• Maintain and enhance existing client relationships.
• Conduct effective business development to secure new clients.
• Negotiate and finalize client contracts.
• Engage with HR/Internal Recruitment, Technical Management & Senior Executives.
• Ensure accurate management of client accounts.
• Monitor client activities and potential recruitment needs.
• Independently present relevant data to clients.
• Manage the recruitment process from a client perspective, ensuring satisfaction throughout.

• University degree.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in recruitment/sales.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Confident and persuasive telephone manner.
• Creative and innovative approach to recruitment.
• Organized, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Professional demeanour with commercial awareness.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Effective in providing constructive feedback.
• Skilled in accurate record keeping.
• Proficient in managing a recruitment desk.
• Client account management and deal closure.
• Ability to build and enhance market expertise.
• Independently present data to clients.
• Strengthen personal brand and professional network.
• Uncapped Commission Scheme
• Two Paid Volunteering Days per Year
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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