Sales/Recruitment Consultant

Who We Are

Fedcap UK (part of The Fedcap Group) is a not-for-profit organisation. Our mission is to improve economic mobility by unlocking opportunities that move the dial for individuals and communities. Internationally, Fedcap has nearly 90 years of experience, supporting over 245,000 people annually to help improve their economic well-being and their quality of life through education, health, employability and economic development practice areas.

 Drawing on the experience and scale of the Fedcap Group, the UK delivers a growing portfolio of programmes, to deliver holistic solutions that meet local and national priorities and empower individuals to thrive.

We deliver leading employability solutions across a range of UK contracts and local frontline professional teams. Our services are more vital than ever before to individuals and their wider communities.

At Fedcap, we embed social value in how we work - from who we hire, to who we partner with, to how we deliver services that create lasting change. Whether that’s supporting a young parent into their first job, helping someone return after time away from work due to health or personal circumstances, or supporting a small business become more inclusive - our mission is to create impact where it matters most.

The Role

The Employer Solutions Consultant will secure sustainable job outcomes for participants by identifying and developing relationships with local employers who wish to take advantage of high-quality services, including "no cost" recruitment. This role is focused on high levels of business development activity, service and candidate preparation.

Salary: Starting salary £28,438, rising to £30,253 (upon successful completion of your 9-month probationary period). 

Location: On-site in Guildford (GU1 4YA) with some community outreach. 

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing employers with high-quality services, including recruitment, with a variable focus on sales, service, and candidate preparation.
• Promoting the programme offered to employers, to deliver tailored value-added services to secure stronger relationships and long-term employer commitment.
• Delivering performance against agreed sales, service, and quality KPI's.
• Managing the co-ordination of a response to employer's requirements following identification and qualification of employer needs.
• Maintaining a good understanding of the local and regional labour market and employer needs to inform operational delivery and support targeting of sectors and employers.
• Supporting candidates to become self-sufficient in job search activity, through adopting coaching and mentoring approaches and working with small groups.
• Identifying opportunities for the development and growth of 'employer accounts' through following sales process, including qualifying opportunities and escalation.
• Identifying employment and other work-related opportunities with employers through marketing candidates directly into employers.
• Delivering high-quality candidate preparation prior to interview or job start, such as application, interview, or assessment activity.

Your Skills & Experience

• The ability to embrace our company values which are Kindness, Respect, Integrity, and Innovation.
• Experience and use of social media platforms.
• Knowledge of the local regional and national labour market & employers.
• Experience of Recruitment, Sales, Business Development, or similar target driven environment.
• Experience of networking with external partners & agencies, working in a customer focused and service delivery environment.
• Demonstrable experience in rapport building across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge and proficiency in using IT systems and Microsoft Office.

Key Competencies

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Results focused
• Relationship & rapport building
• Resilience
• Quality & compliance.

Here’s What Makes Fedcap a Rewarding Career...

 We’re a mission-led organisation with social value at our core. We’ve been trusted for nearly a century to help people with health conditions and disabilities thrive through work. We’re a Disability Confident Leader and proud to be part of a partnership that reflects the communities we serve.

• You’ll make a real impact: Every success story you help write will be felt in homes, workplaces, and communities across the county.
• You’ll work locally: Embedded in the places you know-  towns, villages, and rural communities.
• You’ll grow: With access to training, reflective practice, and a national network of likeminded colleagues.
• You’ll be supported: We believe in team working, wellbeing check-ins, and manageable caseloads.
• You’ll be part of something bigger: From mental health awareness to inclusive recruitment and sustainable employment, your work contributes to broader change.

At Fedcap, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• £500 annual benefits scheme to spend at over 900 retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme open all year round.
• Pension scheme with up to 5%  employer match.
• Free life assurance worth 4x your salary.
• Health & wellbeing support, including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• Digital gym, mindfulness resources, virtual GP and more.

Additional Information 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Fedcap is committed to equal opportunities throughout recruitment and selection, in line with our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and the Equality Act 2010. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively welcome applications from disabled people and will support reasonable adjustments where needed.

We are also proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, encouraging applications from veterans, reservists, and military families.

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