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Recruitment Consultant

£13.3 - £15.6 per hourEstimated
Full-time

Recruitment Consultant – Southampton

We are a well-established recruitment business with a fantastic reputation for looking after our people and giving consultants the freedom to genuinely build something of their own.

We’ve built a strong presence across the UK over many years and are known for creating a supportive, down-to-earth environment where hard work is recognised and success is rewarded properly. We trust our people to make things happen, and you are backed by a team that wants to see you do well.

We’re now looking for an Experienced Recruitment Consultant to join the Southampton team; you will be taking over an already successfully billing desk that has a great portfolio of clients and some wonderful candidates.

This is a busy, people-focused role. You’ll be speaking with clients and candidates daily, winning new business, filling vacancies, building relationships, and becoming a go-to contact within your market. Whether you already have recruitment experience or come from a strong sales, business development, Account Management or any Customer Facing role, this role offers plenty of room to grow and earn well along the way.

Requirements
  • Experience in a Client-facing, Account Management, Business Development, or Recruitment role
    • Confident speaking with people and building relationships
    • Motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed
    • Strong communication and networking skills
    • A positive attitude and proactive approach
    • Ability to manage a busy workload and work at pace
    • Recruitment experience is helpful but not essential
Responsibilities
  • Build relationships with new and existing clients across the region
    • Win new business opportunities and grow your market
    • Manage the full recruitment process from start to finish
    • Source and engage candidates through advertising, networking, and headhunting
    • Match candidates to suitable opportunities and manage the interview process
    • Support clients with tailored recruitment solutions
    • Work closely with the wider team to achieve targets and celebrate successes
    • Keep up to date with your market and build a strong local network
In return, you’ll receive a competitive basic salary, this is dependent on experience, alongside uncapped commission, giving you real control over your earnings, we also offer a company car as part of the package. You’ll also benefit from structured training, ongoing career development, regular incentives and competitions, and the chance to join a genuinely supportive team environment, where success is celebrated and personality is encouraged.

Interested applicants, please apply now for an initial confidential chat.
Vacancy posted 20 days ago
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