Associate Recruitment Consultant

Opus Talent Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking ambitious individuals to join as Associate Recruitment Consultants in Bristol. Candidates will learn the recruitment process from the ground up, developing their communication and relationship management skills while working directly with clients and candidates. The role offers performance-based commission, training, and opportunities for hybrid work within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to 40% commission with no threshold

1:1 training and development

Exciting incentives including lunch clubs and international trips

PE-backed stability and clear growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with a passion for working with people.
• Curious, coachable, and proactive.
• Motivated by success and ready to build a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with clients and candidates.
• Understand candidate motivations and match to opportunities.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate leads.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Lead Generation

Job description

Are you driven, people-focused, and ready to launch a career where no two days are the same? We’re looking for ambitious individuals to join our team as Associate Recruitment Consultants. Whether you’re a recent graduate or early in your career, this is your chance to learn the recruitment industry from the ground up, with hands-on experience from day one.

Who Are We?

When it comes to technology talent, Opus Recruitment Solutions are the specialists. We provide the skills needed most to markets at the forefront of change, evolving with the ever-changing needs of our clients to propel their people strategy and build world-class teams to power the future.

With a global reach, diverse networks and an established market reputation, we are the partner of choice for organisations looking for flexible and trusted technology talent solutions to achieve long-term success.

Our clients work across the private, public and third sectors, but all have one thing in common: they are at the cutting edge of their field and they need a talent partner with the vision, reach and capabilities to get them there.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As an Associate Recruitment Consultant, you’ll gain a solid foundation in recruitment, working directly with both candidates and clients. You’ll learn how to:

• Build and manage relationships with clients and candidates.
• Understand what drives candidates and match them to the right opportunities.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of your specialist market.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate leads.
• Negotiate terms and close deals with confidence.
• Deliver exceptional service to both clients and candidates.

Assessment Day Invitation

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to one of our Assessment Days, an interactive, hands-on experience where you’ll learn what it really means to be a recruiter. You’ll take part in group activities, get to know some of our hiring managers, and walk away with real insight into the role and our culture.

What We Offer:

• Up to 40% commission with no threshold, plus performance bonuses.
• 1:1 training and development with our on-site L&D team.
• Guarantees for contract recruiters to support your ramp-up period.
• Hybrid work model – 3–4 days in-office for collaboration and growth.
• Exciting incentives including lunch clubs, social events, and international trips.
• PE-backed stability and clear growth opportunities within the business.

Who You Are:

• A confident communicator with a passion for working with people.
• Curious, coachable, and proactive.
• Motivated by success and ready to build a long-term career in recruitment.

Ready to take the first step in your recruitment career?

Apply now to secure your place at our next Assessment Day and start building a future with Opus.