Senior Consultant - Upstream Oil & Gas, Permanent Recruitment & Executive Search

WeConnect Energy is a leading provider of specialist recruitment and contracting solutions tailored for the global Energy sector, focusing on Upstream Oil & Gas, Corporate, Low Carbon, and Renewables markets. Established in 2008, our company prides itself on integrity, honesty, and reliability, while consistently delivering outstanding results.  

Role Summary: 

The role of the Senior Consultant is pivotal in aiding our business growth by successfully placing technical and commercial senior professionals across the Upstream Oil & Gas industry. This position entails driving candidate and client relations, while managing the recruitment process from inception to completion (360 recruitment).  

The position will focus on permanent recruitment and retained/executive search assignments in the Upstream Oil & Gas industry, specialising at senior technical, commercial and corporate levels. 

Key Responsibilities:  

Candidate Generation: 

• Actively source and attract qualified candidates across specified disciplines.  

• Manage your own recruitment desk and develop market expertise.  

• Conduct headhunting for open vacancies, including pre-screening and reference checks.  

• Ensure accurate and efficient candidate database management.  

• Submit qualified candidate CVs and shortlists in a timely manner.  

• Provide regular feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process.  

• Oversee the entire recruitment life cycle from submission through to offer acceptance.  

Client Relations:  

• Maintain and enhance existing client relationships.  

• Conduct effective business development to secure new clients.  

• Negotiate and finalize client contracts.  

• Engage with HR/Internal Recruitment, Technical Management & Senior Executives.  

• Ensure accurate management of client accounts. 

• Monitor client activities and potential recruitment needs.  

• Independently present relevant data to clients.  

• Manage the recruitment process from a client perspective, ensuring satisfaction throughout.  

Desired Competencies & Capabilities:  

Competencies:  

• Resourcing & Researching  

• Process Management  

• Achieving Targets 

• Sales (Business Development / Client Development) 

• Personal Effectiveness  

Capabilities:  

• Proficient in managing a recruitment desk.  

• Client account management and deal closure.  

• Ability to build and enhance market expertise.  

• Independently present data to clients.  

• Strengthen personal brand and professional network.  

Skills & Experience:  

• University degree.  

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in recruitment.  

• Full clean driving licence.  

• Willingness to travel as needed.  

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.  

• Confident and persuasive telephone manner.  

• Creative and innovative approach to recruitment.  

• Organized, self-motivated, and proactive.  

• Strong networking abilities.  

• Professional demeanour with commercial awareness.  

• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.  

• Effective in providing constructive feedback.  

• Skilled in accurate record keeping.  

Benefits:  

• Uncapped Commission

• Two Paid Volunteering Days per Year