Are you ready to shape the future of contract recruitment with a role that offers both challenge and reward?
Mercury Hampton is a multi-award-winning global business consultancy specialising in interim contract & workforce solutions, executive appointments, premium talent acquisition, leadership assessment, and performance transformation.
With a presence in 22 countries and delivering 26 distinct services, Mercury Hampton provides end-to-end talent solutions: talent intelligence powered by our Mercury Hampton IQ platform, which uses advanced psychometric testing, video assessments, and behavioural analytics to deliver industry-leading retention rates (96% at 12 months); talent development through tailored 1:1 executive coaching and team performance programmes; and contract workforce solutions via our dedicated Mercury Hampton Contract (MHC) division, specialising in agile, project-based talent for engineering, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
As we expand across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the USA, we are looking for talented, driven individuals to join our growing MHC team in our Head Office in Newton -le-Willows.
The Opportunity:
As we expand our global operations, we are looking for a Recruitment Resourcer with a specific focus on contract recruitment within the engineering and technical sectors across the UK, USA, and the Middle East. This role is pivotal to our success, as you will be sourcing and placing exceptional interim and contract talent, ensuring clients receive the best candidates to meet their immediate and project-based needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively identify and source high-quality contract candidates using job boards, social media, professional networks, and our advanced recruitment tools.
- Conduct comprehensive CV screenings and initial interviews to evaluate candidates’ skills, experience, availability, and cultural fit for short-term and contract-based roles.
- Develop and maintain a strong database of contract professionals in the engineering and technical sectors, ensuring you are ready to meet current and future contract demands.
- Partner with recruitment consultants and hiring managers to fully understand role specifications and client requirements for contract placements.
- Coordinate and manage interview schedules for both candidates and clients, ensuring the recruitment process is seamless and efficient.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all recruitment activities, contract placements, and candidate interactions within our system.
- Post contract-specific job ads that attract the right contract professionals and align with the client’s needs.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with contract candidates and clients, ensuring satisfaction and fostering repeat business.
- Stay on top of market trends in the contract recruitment sector, adapting strategies to meet evolving client demands.
- Ensure full compliance with all legal, regulatory, and company policies related to contract recruitment.
What We're Looking For:
- A consultative, solution-driven approach to working with contract clients and candidates.
- Strong knowledge of the contract recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, and placing candidates for short-term and interim roles.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both candidates and clients.
- Ambitious, results-driven, and committed to excellence in contract recruitment.
- A solid understanding of the engineering and technical sectors and the challenges of placing contract professionals in these fields.
- Self-motivated and proactive with strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple contract placements simultaneously.
- The confidence and ability to engage with senior-level clients and negotiate contract terms.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience) + uncapped commission (OTE £50,000 - £100,000).
- Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and pension.
- Quarterly incentives and exciting yearly trips to Majorca, Spain!
- Dynamic, award-winning culture, recognised for innovation and growth in the contract recruitment space.
- Collaborative working environment with realistic targets and support from senior leadership.
- Exclusive access to Henley Business School’s coaching and development programmes to boost your professional growth.
- Personalised mentoring, coaching, and external training opportunities to excel in contract recruitment.
- Access to advanced recruitment tools and creative marketing support to help you excel in sourcing top contract talent.
- Prestigious client portfolio, offering exciting and high-profile contract recruitment opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements and excellent career progression opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.
