Sports Recruitment International

Background

Founded in 2001, Sports Recruitment International is now recognised as one of the leading executive search and recruitment businesses dedicated to the global sports industry with offices in London, Lausanne, Singapore and Sydney.

We work with a variety of prestigious sports-related clients, such as Premiership football clubs, national & international governing bodies, global brands, broadcasters and operators.

Through a combination of an extensive international network, a global database, a high profile website and a strong industry reputation, we are able to source, attract and deliver talent on a unique footing, placing candidates across a spectrum from middle management to Chief Executive but with a focus on retained and client paid advertising assignments.

The Company is experiencing rapid growth globally and are seeking experienced Recruitment Consultants to augment the team.

Key Responsibilities

General

• Develop a deep understanding of the sports business sector, building continuous knowledge and credibility
• Maintenance of the internal database and ensure a high level of data integrity
• Build relationships and regularly consult with clients and candidates where appropriate to ensure their recruitment needs are met.
• Ensure a business understanding of clients needs including their organisational structure, future recruitment needs and company environment and culture.
• Develop in depth market knowledge of clients and react to actively follow up and contact relevant individuals following new announcements

Candidate Generation

• Market mapping and identification of target companies and individuals
• Desk based research for identification of targets
• Referral led research including coordinating other staff members to access their networks
• Cold calling to secure new contacts, names and information
• Source new leads through keeping up to date on industry movements/speaking to candidates and clients/ keeping in contact with clients

Candidate Management

• Manage applications of candidates
• Interview candidates and gain understanding of their career history and aspirations
• Administration and organisation of interviews
• Manage internal database and keep up to date records
• Guiding and advising candidates through the interview process

Delivery Management

• Build relationships and regularly consult with clients to ensure their recruitment needs are met both with HR and line management. 
• Alongside the Partner, effectively project manage the delivery process on time and on budget
• Responsible for the management and evolution of research reports and documentation
• Produce accurate, informative and relevant candidate interview reports

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Recruitment industry experience
• Business level / fluent language skills (Order of preference French / German / Spanish)
• Delivery and research experience and capability
• Proven ability in developing and strengthening relationships with all types of individuals
• Ability to be creative and in thinking ‘outside the box’
• Motivated and personal desire to produce outstanding results
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Quick to learn, ambitious, organised, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple demands
• Confidence, presence and strong personality
• Effective communication skills – both verbal and written
• Strong administrative skills
• Self-starter, working on own initiative and demonstrating a mature and professional   attitude
• Diplomatic and tactful, maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times

Desirable

• Experience of managing ‘C’ level clients and candidates
• Skilled interviewer
• Exposure to managing retained, advertised and executive search assignments
• Demonstrable experience of recruitment across multiple disciplines and functions
• PC skills – Database (SRI use Profile) Outlook/Word/Excel
• International exposure by living, traveling or working abroad
• Willingness and ability to travel abroad
• Genuine interest in sports

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