Executive Recruitment Consultant

Who are we?

We are New Directions, a group of companies that provide UK wide services (including recruitment, training, care provision and other support services) within education, social care, domiciliary care and the pharmaceutical sector, from a network of offices across the UK.

We have recently been recognised for our fantastic business achievements across a number of awards:

• Finalists for Best In-House HR Team and Excellence in HR – CIPD HR Wales Awards 2024
• Winner of Best Employer, and Finalists for Best People Services, Best Business Services and Best Sustainability – Cardiff Life Awards 2024
• Winner of Best Technology and overall, Platinum Award Winner (Checks Direct) – Cardiff Life Awards 2024
• Highly commended for Skills Development – IOD Wales Awards 2024
• Finalists for Best Temporary Recruitment Agency, Recruitment Agency of the Year 100+ employees and Most Effective Compliance Operation – Recruiter Awards 2024
• Finalists for Scale-Up of the Year and Team of the Year (Checks Direct) – Fintech Wales Awards 2024
• Finalists for Best Technology (Checks Direct) – Entre Conf Awards 2024
• Finalists for The Employer of the Year, Mid-Market Business of the Year Award and Family Business of the Year Award – Lloyd’s Bank British Business Excellence Awards 2024
• Finalists for Temporary Recruitment Company of the Year and Best Recruitment Company to work for (£50m to £100m) – TIARA Awards 2024
• Finalists for Employer of the Year, Financial & Professional Services Business of the Year and Technology Business of the Year – Cardiff Business Awards 2024
• Finalists for Business Services Business of the Year and Employer of the Year – South Wales Business Awards 2024

At New Directions, we deeply value our employees as the heart of our success, and we do this through our Impact Initiative. We recognise that each individual brings unique skills, perspectives, and dedication that drive our growth and innovation. We foster a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration where every voice matters. By investing in professional development, well-being, and work-life balance, we ensure our people feel supported and empowered to thrive.

We celebrate achievements, encourage creativity, and provide opportunities for advancement. In summary, our Impact Initiative makes sure you feel valued – with celebrations, wellbeing support, and chances to give back as a team.

To provide quality educational staff supply service to all schools and education supply workers in your allotted area of responsibility, in a manner that enhances the reputation of the company and leads to business growth from satisfied customers.

• To recruit, vet and maintain effective working relationships with all candidates available for supply work within your designated are of responsibility
• Respond effectively to a range of inbound telephone business enquiries and where practical convert the enquiry to an appropriate booking in accordance with specified processes, procedures, standards and relevant New Directions Education Ltd regulations.
• Undertake effective outbound sales calls to secure work for your supply staff and where practical convert to an appropriate booking in accordance with specified processes, procedures, standards and relevant New Directions Education Ltd regulations.
• Maintain regular contact with all of your supply staff to keep them in your fold and available for work through New Directions Education Ltd for the maximum % of their time.
• Arrange and undertake effective client visits generating new business and providing quality follow-up service visits for existing clients. Whilst on visits and during call activity to schools promote ND Ed full services i.e CPD Training.
• Maintain a good working understanding of New Directions Education Ltd database system (RDB) such that its benefits are fully exploited whilst updating data in a disciplined manner. Keep abreast of all changes as they arise.
• Prepare suitable quality CVs and profiles for all supply staff seeking long-term work.
• Monitor & liaise with Area Manager re reports affecting own geographical areas.
• To protect your valuable supply staff availability by ensuring that you…