Location
London, United Kingdom – Hybrid, with regular days at Somerset House, central London

Hours
Full time

Salary
£37,000 plus unlimited monthly placement bonuses

Contract
Permanent

About the Role

The Inclusive Recruitment Consultant will support people into employment across the green economy, construction and other growth sectors, working as part of GoodPeople’s recruitment team on Net Zero Careers (netzerocareers.co.uk), its green skills and employment programme. Now in its third year and backed by two major corporate partners, the programme aims to connect employers struggling to recruit with capable candidates who may otherwise face barriers to accessing these opportunities.

You will work with a diverse range of candidates, including career changers, young people, people returning to work and individuals from communities often overlooked by traditional recruitment. Your role will involve identifying suitable opportunities, preparing candidates for employment and supporting them after they start work to help them stay and progress.

Working across the full recruitment cycle, from identifying vacancies to providing post-placement support, you will build relationships with employers, candidates and delivery partners. GoodPeople’s recruitment platform and AI tools will support much of the administration, allowing you to focus on candidate engagement, employer relationships and successful placements.

Main duties include filling vacancies across the green economy and construction sectors, from heat pump and solar SMEs to Tier 1 contractors, while working towards monthly placement targets; sourcing candidates through partners, GoodPeople’s platform, job boards, social media and events; providing CV support and interview coaching; helping employers adopt more inclusive recruitment practices through accessible job advertising, skills-based selection and reasonable adjustments; building relationships with hiring managers to identify vacancies and secure repeat business; supporting candidates after they start work and resolving any early challenges; working with colleges, training providers and community organisations to develop candidate pipelines; maintaining accurate and up-to-date CRM records so the team and funders can monitor progress; and representing GoodPeople at job fairs, partner sessions, college visits and employer events.

You will be expected to manage multiple candidates and vacancies at different stages of the recruitment process, maintain strong relationships and consistently work towards placement targets. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct contribution to widening access to good work and supporting the UK's transition to a net zero economy.

Experience

• Essential: Experience in recruitment, employability or sales, with a track record of achieving targets.
• Essential: Confidence communicating with employers and candidates over the phone and in person.
• Essential: Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple candidates and vacancies simultaneously.
• Essential: Persistence and a proactive approach to progressing candidates through the recruitment process.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Empathy and patience when supporting candidates who are new to a sector or returning to work.
• Confidence advocating for candidates and helping employers improve their recruitment practices.
• Comfortable using technology, including CRMs, LinkedIn and job boards.
• An interest in using AI tools to improve recruitment processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, employers and delivery partners.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in construction, energy or green sectors.
• Experience working with community organisations, training providers or employability programmes.
• Lived experience of the barriers faced by the candidates GoodPeople supports.

About You

You will be a confident, organised and target-driven recruiter who is passionate about inclusion and helping people access meaningful employment. You should be comfortable building relationships with employers and candidates, identifying suitable opportunities and supporting people throughout their employment journey.

You will bring empathy and patience when working with candidates from different backgrounds, alongside the confidence to advocate for them and challenge traditional recruitment approaches. You should be proactive, persistent and comfortable using digital tools to manage your workload. A collaborative approach and genuine interest in widening access to good work are essential.

What We Offer

• Pay: £37,000 plus monthly placement bonuses once you reach your monthly target, with unlimited earning potential.
• Progression: Opportunity to apply for the Recruitment Team Lead role opening in the new year. This opportunity will be open to everyone in the team, including new joiners.
• Training: Training in GoodPeople’s tools, sectors and ways of working.
• Working arrangements: Hybrid working, with regular team days at Somerset House, central London.
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare: Healthcare provision after probation.
• Pension: Stakeholder pension.

How to Apply

Apply with your CV and a short note about a programme you have led, what it delivered and what you would do differently. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, so early applications are encouraged.

The recruitment process will include:

• Shortlisting call: A short conversation with a member of the team.
• Interview: An in-person interview, including a 10–15-minute task that will be sent to you beforehand. Every candidate will be informed of the outcome.

GoodPeople is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnic minority and global majority backgrounds, and those with lived experience of inequality. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, and we will accommodate them.