Recruitment Team Lead

Aardvark Swift logo
Posted 05 July 2023
Salary Negotiable
LocationRotherham
Job type Permanent
DisciplineAardvark Swift
Reference18605
Contact NameMargaret Smith

Job description

Here at Aardvark Swift, we are on the lookout for a Recruitment Team Lead to join our team that's driven by games and fuelled by talent.

As a Recruitment Team Lead, you will create a positive impact within the games industry, supporting industry growth whilst leading and developing a team of experienced recruiters within Aardvark Swift. 

We are a highly successful, award-winning recruitment agency based in Rotherham. We have been placing great candidates in their dream jobs for over 30 years, developing a huge network of contacts along the way and evolving alongside the industry we service and the studios and brands we work with.

This experience combined with our forward-thinking, fresh approach makes us the best in the business. We are not your average recruitment agency and our passion for the job shines through in everything we do.

Here at Aardvark Swift, we value our team and are continuously looking at how we can best support our team.

Working here you will get…

  • Highly competitive salary and commission
  • Personalised career pathway and development opportunities with access to our Aardvark Swift training academy
  • Working hours : 8am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and early finish Friday's
  • Opportunity for hybrid working
  • 22 days annual leave – plus bank holidays AND festive shutdown
  • Monthly performance and Core Value awards
  • Westfield healthcare with discounted gym membership
  • Extended fitness lunch breaks
  • Team events and activities

Your day-to-day will include…

  • Guide and mentor your team, allocating resources and job effectively
  • Drive ownership and accountability through weekly 121’s and team meetings
  • Manage the full end-to-end recruitment cycle to achieve your personal billing targets
  • Build and develop a strong talent pipeline
  • Focus on new business development activity and secure new clients
  • Relationship development and identification of opportunities within existing clients

We are driven by our core values in everything we do and we are looking for people who can embody these values...

TEAMCENTRIC; we are positive team players, and we support each other
RESOURCEFUL; we are adaptable and are not fazed by challenges
DELIVER; we are accountable and take ownership to produce results
GRAFT; we work hard and give our best consistently
ABOVE AND BEYOND; we are prepared to go the extra mile where needed

You will need to show us that you have…

  • Significant experience within the recruitment sector, extra bonus if it is in a niche market
  • Track record as a successful team manager with the ability to inspire and lead a team, recognising strengths and also areas for development
  • Have a passion for building relationships with both candidates and clients
  • Effective communication skills
  • Effective prioritisation and time management skills
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Attention to detail

From day one, you will receive training and coaching to help you learn the market and embed yourself into your new role along with ongoing support and training in line with your personal development plan.

If this sounds like it could be your next career move, then don’t hesitate and apply now!