Contract Recruitment Consultant

Outsource UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Uncapped commission

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Outsource UK in Manchester is seeking a Contract Recruitment Consultant to join our team, supporting a range of clients across STEM and professional services. The role blends candidate delivery, account management, contractor care and business growth in a hybrid setup with a Manchester City Centre office.

You will manage the full contract recruitment lifecycle, build strong client and contractor relationships, and identify opportunities to grow existing accounts while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Previous experience within contract recruitment, delivery, account management or recruitment operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience recruiting within STEM, Engineering, Technology, Professional Services or related sectors.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and client requirements simultaneously.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• A desire to contribute towards the growth of client accounts and the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Delivering contract recruitment assignments across technology, engineering, IT and professional services markets.
• Managing client relationships and developing a deep understanding of hiring requirements.
• Growing existing accounts through proactive account management and identification of new opportunities.
• Sourcing, screening, interviewing and qualifying high-calibre contract professionals.
• Coordinating the end-to-end recruitment process from briefing through to placement.
• Managing contractor onboarding, compliance and ongoing engagement.
• Handling contract extensions, renewals, rate negotiations and contractor communications.
• Supporting day-to-day contract recruitment operations and ensuring a high-quality service delivery experience.
• Building and maintaining talent pools of specialist contractors.
• Working closely with sales and leadership teams to drive account growth and client satisfaction.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Growth mindset

Multi-vacancy management

Client requirements management

Job description

We're looking for a Contract Recruitment Consultant to join Outsource UK's Manchester team, supporting a range of established clients across STEM and professional services. This is a varied role combining candidate delivery, account management, contractor care and business growth.

Working across a diverse portfolio of clients, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality contract talent while building strong, long-term relationships with customers and contractors. You'll also identify opportunities to strengthen and expand existing accounts, helping to drive commercial growth and support the continued success of the business.

About Outsource UK

At Outsource UK, we're proud to be one of the UK's largest independently owned STEM recruitment solutions business. Built on nurturing client relationships and a genuine passion for people, we’re leading the charge in revolutionising the supply chain and logistics industry. Our unwavering commitment to innovation and efficiency drives us to seek out top talent who share our enthusiasm for technology and its innovation.

When you join our team, your work truly matters. We’re dedicated to your ongoing development and provide an inclusive, fun and supportive work environment. With opportunities for career advancement, uncapped commission (with no thresholds) and

The Role

As a key member of the team, you'll manage the full contract recruitment lifecycle while acting as a trusted partner to both clients and contractors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering contract recruitment assignments across technology, engineering, IT and professional services markets.
• Managing client relationships and developing a deep understanding of hiring requirements.
• Growing existing accounts through proactive account management and identification of new opportunities.
• Sourcing, screening, interviewing and qualifying high-calibre contract professionals.
• Coordinating the end-to-end recruitment process from briefing through to placement.
• Managing contractor onboarding, compliance and ongoing engagement.
• Handling contract extensions, renewals, rate negotiations and contractor communications.
• Supporting day-to-day contract recruitment operations and ensuring a high-quality service delivery experience.
• Building and maintaining talent pools of specialist contractors.
• Working closely with sales and leadership teams to drive account growth and client satisfaction.

About You

We're looking for someone who is commercially aware, relationship-driven and passionate about delivering outstanding recruitment solutions.

You'll bring:

• Previous experience within contract recruitment, delivery, account management or recruitment operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience recruiting within STEM, Engineering, Technology, Professional Services or related sectors.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and client requirements simultaneously.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• A desire to contribute towards the growth of both client accounts and the wider business.

What You'll Get

• Hybrid working model with Manchester City Centre office.
• Established client relationships and active contract requirements to grow your commission package.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Greenfield accounts with strong growth opportunity.
• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work with leading organisations across a range of high-growth sectors.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

Inclusion statement

We are proud to be an inclusive employer - a place where employees can be themselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with all different kinds of life experiences. Your application will be considered without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age and our recruitment processes have been adapted to ensure they are inclusive as possible. If however, you need any specific adjustments made to help you with your application, please get in touch.