About the Role
IDEA Consulting, the advisory arm of IDEA Group, is expanding its services into recruitment. We have supported organisations in Malta with strategy, training, funding and digitisation for over two decades, and we now want to help them find and keep the right people. We are looking for a Recruitment Consultant to manage assignments for our clients from first brief through to placement, and to build lasting relationships with both employers and candidates. You will work across a range of sectors, including office and administration, professional services, healthcare and care, hospitality and retail, and skilled trades.

Responsibilities

Client Briefs: Meet client organisations to understand their hiring needs, agree role requirements and candidate profiles, and advise on realistic timelines and market conditions.
End-to-End Recruitment: Manage each assignment from job advertising through CV screening, interviews, shortlisting, offer and pre-employment documentation.
Candidate Sourcing: Attract suitable candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, universities and colleges, career events, and international recruitment channels.
Candidate Register: Build and maintain an accurate, up-to-date register of applicants in line with data protection requirements.
Interview & Assessment: Conduct screening and competency-based interviews, prepare shortlists with clear recommendations, and coordinate client interviews and feedback.
Candidate Experience: Keep candidates informed and supported throughout the process, so that every applicant has a professional and respectful experience with IDEA Consulting.
Work Permits & Compliance: Coordinate documentation and support the work permit process for candidates recruited from abroad, and ensure all activity complies with Malta's employment agency regulations, including the rule that no fees are charged to jobseekers.
Business Development: Identify new client opportunities, support proposals, and grow recruitment work within IDEA Group's existing client network.
Partnerships: Build working relationships with educational institutions, employment services and international partners.
Onboarding Support: Follow up with clients and placed candidates during the early weeks to support a smooth start and good retention.
Reporting: Track and report on key metrics, including open assignments, time-to-fill, sources of hire, placement rates and client feedback.

Skills and Experience

Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, HR or a related field. Agency or consultancy experience is an advantage.
Strong understanding of recruitment processes, interviewing and candidate assessment.
Confident communicator who can build trust with clients and candidates at all levels.
Commercial awareness and the ability to manage several client assignments at once.
Strong planning, organisation and administrative skills.
A proactive and creative approach to sourcing talent.
High attention to detail and the discretion to handle confidential information.
Able to work independently while collaborating with the wider IDEA Consulting team.
A genuine interest in people and in helping organisations build strong teams.

How to Apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter to careers@ideamalta.com. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Consultant - Recruitment

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