Recruitment Consultant

Ainsworth Recruitment; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Healthcare cash plan

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Ainsworth Recruitment is seeking an experienced 360 Recruitment Consultant to own a Bolton/North West desk, with hybrid working from home and 1–2 days in the Stockport office. You’ll win new business, manage client relationships, and drive end-to-end recruitment for commercial/business support roles.

You will source candidates, manage the full lifecycle, and work toward billing targets in a vibrant, supportive team..salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 360 Recruitment Consultant in commercial/office support or similar (essential).
• BD-driven with ability to win new business and manage client relationships.
• Strong communication and networking skills; able to work hybridly in Stockport/Bolton area.

Responsibilities

• Own a defined Bolton/North West patch and proactively win new business.
• Manage full lifecycle for perm and temp roles: advertising, screening, shortlisting, presenting, offers and onboarding.
• Hit monthly targets and grow billing, maintain a healthy vacancy pipeline, and record activity in CRM.

Skills

360 Recruitment

Business Development

Client Management

Hybrid Work

Job description

Job ID

ar128

Salary

c£35,000 Plus Bens & Commission

Location

Hybrid Stockport/ Bolton

Job Type

Full Time Permanent

Description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced 360 Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a commercial/business support desk covering Bolton and the wider North West. This is a genuine opportunity to grow and shape a high‑potential patch, with support from an experienced leadership team and an established brand.

You’ll work a hybrid model – predominantly from home, with 1–2 days a week in our modern Stockport office alongside a small, experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Management

• Own a defined geographical patch (Bolton and surrounding areas: Bury, Oldham, Chorley, Preston, etc.).
• Proactively identify and win new business across commercial/business support roles (perm & temp).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and lapsed clients.
• Conduct regular client meetings/visits (aiming towards c.4 per week) to deepen relationships and secure new vacancies and bookings.
• Negotiate fees, rates, and terms in line with company guidelines and market conditions.

Candidate Attraction & Management

• Source candidates through job boards, database, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for perm and temp roles:Advertising vacancies Screening and interviewing candidates Shortlisting and presenting candidates to clients Managing interview processes and feedback Handling offers, negotiations, and onboarding.
• Build and maintain talent pools relevant to your patch and specialism.

Desk & Performance Management

• Take full ownership for building and growing your own desk, including:Achieving and then growing monthly billing levels (working towards c. £10k per month). Maintaining a healthy pipeline of vacancies and bookings.
• Work towards individually agreed targets and KPIs, focused on:Vacancies and bookings Client meetings Revenue and margin.
• Use the CRM and reporting tools accurately to record activity, pipeline, and revenue.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to maximise cross‑selling opportunities.

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a 360 Recruitment Consultant (ideally in commercial/office support or similar).
• Demonstrable track record of:Winning new clients Building and maintaining a personal desk Delivering consistent billings.
• Comfortable in a BD‑driven environment – this is not a resourcer/job‑filler role.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with clients and candidates.
• Self‑motivated, accountable, and commercially aware.
• Able to work effectively in a hybrid model (home and Stockport office), and happy to cover the Bolton/North West patch.

Desirable

• Experience running a geographical desk.
• Knowledge of the North West market (Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Stockport and surrounding areas).
• Experience placing both temp and perm roles.

Package & Commission

• Basic salary: up to £35,000 (depending on experience).
• Commission structure: First 6 months: individually set thresholds based on:Patch potential Inherited client base (if any) Your experience and basic salary. May include stepped targets in the early months (e.g. lower billing thresholds). Once established: work towards c. £10,000 per month in billings. Commission paid as a percentage of all billings once you hit target, starting at 5% and increasing through bands (10%, 12%, 15%) as performance grows.
• Hours:Monday: 8:30am – 5:30pm Tuesday–Thursday: 8:45am – 5:30pm Friday: 8:45am – 4:30pm (early finish).

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave, rising to 29 days with length of service.
• Birthday day off.
• Healthcare cash plan, including:Medical cover Gym discounts Supermarket vouchers Counselling and mental health support.
• Attendance bonus up to £360 per year, paid twice yearly (May and October), subject to attendance criteria.
• Employee referral scheme – up to £1,000 for successful recruitment referrals, paid over 6 months.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free parking at the Stockport office.
• Regular team socials and events (e.g. team meals/nights out).

Culture & Environment

• Small, tight‑knit team with high accountability and low ego.
• Supportive, grown‑up environment: “nice people, no drama”.
• Access to experienced leaders with deep local market knowledge.
• Opportunity to genuinely influence the success of your patch and contribute to the growth of the business.