Learning And Development Specialist

Essex based

5 days in office

We are currently working with a specialist STEM recruitment business with a global presence. They are looking to bring their Learning & Development function in house for the first time with their business headcount growing, they are now in a position to bring in an L&D specialist that will continue to support with business growth.

The Role

This is a hands-on, full-time L&D role focused on training and developing recruitment consultants from induction through to advanced sales training. You will be the go to person for all L&D, working closely with the Managing Director and playing a key part in rebuilding the sales pipeline as the business grows. They would like someone current, energetic and hands on who can bring sales training capability. There will be a potential for this role to grow into a broader people leadership position in the future as the business grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver induction training for new starters, covering both contract and permanent recruitment desks.
• Run ongoing sales and consultative training for 360 recruiters, with particular focus on contracts
• Deliver coaching sessions that build consultants' confidence, technique and billing performance
• Support the fixed bi-monthly intake of 4-6 new hires with a structured onboarding programme
• Keep training content and methods current, reflecting current tools, technology and market conditions
• Partner closely with the Managing Director on the ongoing L&D strategy as the business scales
• Build strong relationships across the business, including with the contracts and perm desk leads
• Contribute ideas on how L&D, HR and internal recruitment could work more closely together over time

About You

• 2-3 years (desirable) experience as a trainer, ideally within an agency recruitment business
• Recruitment experience is essential, you understand the day-to-day of working a 360 desk and what differentiates strong recruiters
• Confident training on both contract and permanent recruitment
• Ambitious and looking to grow within the role or leadership role in the future
• Able to commit to being in the office in Essex 5 days a week

Those with recruitment experience and currently in an L&D sales role within a recruitment agency will be prioritised.