Salary: £16,000 to £22,000 – includes on target commission earnings. Applicants should be based within a commutable distance from Colchester.

You don’t need to be a gamer or have experience working in recruitment to join us, we’re looking for someone that wants to begin a recruitment career in the world's fastest growing entertainment sector.

OPM are a recruitment agency based in Colchester that specialises in the video games industry. Working on a global scale, we help the biggest and best companies in gaming find staff; including EA, Ubisoft and Sony to name a few. Due to continued success, we are looking for someone to join the Recruitment Support Team.

As a small family-run business, the mentality of the team is very much that of a family. We have a heavy focus on employee well-being and all staff are supported both professionally and personally. Every bit of support is constructive and aims to take you further in your career. Staff are given the freedom to be creative and run their own desk as a mini-business. The office is a friendly atmosphere where people have fun and everyone pitches in to help one another.

What’s on offer to the right person?

• Gateway into the recruitment industry
• Become part of a close-knit, award-winning team
• Opportunities to visit game studios and attend exhibitions
• Training to become a Boolean search wizard
• Environment to improve your telesphone skills
• Modern office located in the fast-growing Tollgate Business Park
• 37.5 hour week with flexitime

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Developing OPMjobs' talent database by pro-actively sourcing and selecting candidates using internet sourcing and social media platforms
• Reviewing the company's recruitment systems and the effectiveness of advertising channels to make recommendations on new ways to attract and source talent
• Make regular phone calls to update with job seekers
• Build long-term relationships with games industry professionals
• Administrative tasks supporting the sales team
• Reviewing Artist portfolios

Essential Skills:

• Confident telephone manner
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, face to face, video chat
• Working knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using Social Media – Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.

Desired Attributes

• Sales experience a plus
• Willingness to learn
• Results orientated
• Driven work attitude
• Confidence to get on the phone
• Adaptable

Sounds like something you could do? Please apply now!