Associate Recruitment Consultant

Opus Talent Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Associate Recruitment Consultant to join their team. You'll build relationships, support business development, and source top talent in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about recruitment and possesses strong communication skills. Competitive commission structure and hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

Competitive commission structure

Hybrid/remote working options

Comprehensive training & development programmes

Exciting incentives: bonuses and trips

Qualifications

• Passion for people and genuine interest in recruitment.
• Previous sales or customer-facing experience is a plus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with candidates and clients.
• Support business development through calls, meetings, and networking.
• Source top talent through headhunting and referrals.
• Write engaging job adverts.
• Assist with offer negotiations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Resilience

Job description

Associate Recruitment Consultant
Location: Manchester
Opus Recruitment Solutions

Opus Recruitment Solutions is a global leader in technology talent solutions, partnering with organisations to drive transformation and long-term success. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an ambitious Associate Recruitment Consultant to join our Manchester team and help us expand our presence in the tech market.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Associate Recruitment Consultant, you’ll kick-start your career in recruitment with hands-on experience and expert guidance. You’ll work alongside a supportive team, receive structured training, and have the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with candidates and clients
• Supporting business development through calls, meetings, and networking
• Learning to map your market and stay ahead of industry trends
• Sourcing top talent through headhunting, referrals, and creative recruitment strategies
• Writing engaging job adverts
• Assisting with offer negotiations and managing the recruitment process

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for people and a genuine interest in recruitment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, driven, and resilient attitude
• Previous sales or customer-facing experience is a plus, but not essential

What You’ll Get

• Competitive commission structure
• Opportunity to work from any of our global offices for one week per year
• Access to 8 global offices: Sydney, London, Bristol, Manchester, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Austin, and New York
• Hybrid/remote working options
• Award-winning culture: Sunday Times Top 100, Virgin Fast Track, Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies, Recruiter Awards
• Comprehensive training & development programmes
• Exciting incentives: bonuses, lunch clubs, super trips (LA, Canada, Ibiza, Miami)
• A collaborative, supportive, and fun environment

Ready to Launch Your Recruitment Career?
If you’re eager to learn, grow, and make your mark in a high-growth environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what Opus Recruitment Solutions can offer you.