Candidate Delivery & Research Consultant

Scope of Role

To create, manage and develop candidate relationships while delivering a professional recruitment service throughout the full candidate lifecycle. The role combines candidate delivery, talent sourcing, market research, headhunting and talent mapping activities to identify, attract and place high-quality candidates, supporting revenue growth and exceptional service delivery to clients and candidates alike.

Key Responsibilities

1. Candidate Sourcing, Attraction & Talent Mapping

• Identify, attract and engage candidates through internal databases, job boards, LinkedIn, social media platforms, networking, referrals and recommendations.
• Conduct proactive headhunting and market mapping exercises to identify talent within target organisations.
• Build and maintain talent pools aligned to current and anticipated hiring requirements.
• Develop candidate pipelines for specialist and hard-to-fill roles.
• Utilise market intelligence and research to identify candidate trends, competitor activity and new business opportunities.
• Embrace new technologies and sourcing methodologies to enhance candidate attraction and engagement.

1. Candidate Management & Recruitment Delivery

• Manage the complete candidate lifecycle from initial engagement through to placement and aftercare.
• Conduct candidate screening, registration interviews and competency-based assessments.
• Ensure candidates are appropriately qualified against role requirements.
• Prepare, format and tailor CVs for specific opportunities.
• Arrange interviews and provide candidates with interview preparation, guidance and feedback.
• Maintain regular contact with active, registered and placed candidates through structured call cycles.
• Manage candidate expectations, provide updates on applications and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Handle and resolve candidate queries relating to assignments, payroll and employment matters.
• Maintain accurate records and candidate information within recruitment systems.

1. Compliance & Administration

• Complete all pre and post-placement compliance requirements, including right-to-work checks, references and onboarding documentation.
• Ensure candidate records, communications and placement information are maintained accurately and in line with company processes.
• Support payroll-related queries and maintain an understanding of PAYE, umbrella solutions and contractor engagement models.
• Monitor shared inboxes, online portals and recruitment systems for vacancy notifications and candidate updates.

1. Market Research & Search Projects

• Undertake market mapping, talent intelligence and research assignments.
• Develop target organisation lists and identify prospective candidates within agreed markets.
• Conduct source calls, research interviews and candidate approach campaigns.
• Capture and maintain comprehensive records of research activity and market intelligence.
• Support the creation of role profiles, candidate briefing packs and assignment documentation.
• Attend client briefing meetings, review calls and recruitment strategy discussions where appropriate.
• Provide market insight and candidate intelligence to support successful delivery outcomes.

1. Business Generation & Relationship Development

• Generate leads and business opportunities through candidate interactions and market intelligence.
• Promote available opportunities through advertising and targeted marketing campaigns.
• Support consultants and account teams by identifying new clients, hiring managers and recruitment opportunities.
• Contribute to revenue generation through successful candidate placements and talent delivery activities.
• Build long-term relationships with candidates to encourage repeat engagement and referrals.

Key Performance Indicators

Achievement against agreed weekly and monthly targets, including:

• Candidate marketing activity
• Headhunting and sourcing calls
• Candidate registrations and interviews
• Talent pool development
• Market mapping and research assignments
• Candidate submissions
• Client interviews arranged
• Leads generated
• Placements made
• Revenue generated from sourced candidates
• Compliance and data quality standards achieved

Personal Attributes

• Curious, proactive and commercially aware.
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer and candidate focused.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Resilient and able to work within a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, trustworthy and able to manage confidential information.
• Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple priorities.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and recruitment technology platforms.

Competencies

• Purposeful Collaboration
• Customer Centricity
• Evaluating Information & Embracing New Technologies
• Driving Results
• Effective Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Embracing Change & Ambiguity
• Developing Others
• Curiosity & Learning