Healthcare Recruitment Consultant

Corus Consultancy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm based in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Healthcare Recruitment Consultant to manage the full recruitment lifecycle across healthcare and social care sectors. The position involves client relationship development, compliance management, and supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process. Ideal candidates will possess healthcare recruitment experience, communicate confidently, and demonstrate a sales-driven mindset. A competitive salary, uncapped commission, and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Uncapped commission

One-to-one training

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare or social care recruitment experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and safeguarding requirements.
• Confident communicator, especially on the phone.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across healthcare and social care.
• Develop new client relationships through business development and cold calling.
• Coordinate shift bookings and placements.

Skills

Healthcare recruitment experience

Strong communication skills

Business development skills

Organizational skills

Sales-driven mindset

Job description

Welcome

We're looking for an experienced Healthcare Recruitment Consultant to join our office and take ownership of a busy healthcare and social care desk. This role is ideal for someone who understands the pace of healthcare recruitment, can work independently, and is confident developing new business — with ongoing training and support provided directly by a senior recruiter.

The Role

You’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle across healthcare and social care, supplying staff into settings such as supported living, residential care, homelessness services, and mental health services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing new client relationships through business development and cold calling
• Managing and growing existing healthcare and social care accounts
• Taking job briefs from clients and advising on staffing solutions
• Sourcing, interviewing, and screening healthcare candidates
• Ensuring full compliance (DBS, references, training, right to work)
• Coordinating shift bookings and placements
• Advertising vacancies and managing applicant pipelines
• Supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Maintaining accurate CRM and compliance records
• Working towards targets with a clear and achievable commission structure

What We're Looking For

• Previous healthcare or social care recruitment experience (essential)
• Strong knowledge of compliance and safeguarding requirements
• Confident communicator, especially on the phone
• Sales‑driven with a strong work ethic
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage a fast‑paced desk
• Someone who can work independently and crack on without micromanagement

What You’ll Get

• Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience)
• Uncapped commission
• One‑to‑one training and mentoring from a senior healthcare recruiter
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive, professional office environment