Recruitment Consultant

The Best Connection; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Carlisle is seeking an energetic individual to join their recruitment team. This role involves managing the full 360 recruitment cycle, from business development to candidate placement. The company provides comprehensive on-the-job training, support for personal development, and offers a competitive salary of £26,000, with the potential to earn up to £29,000 in the first year. Join a supportive team and benefit from extensive training and development opportunities as well as a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Dedicated in-house training

Level 3 Recruiter Qualification

Structured career progression

Tax-free annual bonuses

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Lifestyle benefits

Free Car Parking

Qualifications

• Full current driving licence required.
• No prior experience needed.
• Driven and energetic individual.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Identify and win new clients through sales calls.
• Source and interview candidates for roles.
• Work towards sales and performance goals.

Job description

Ref. No. 30873

Location: Carlisle

The Best Connection is a leading employee-owned temporary recruitment agency, supporting a wide range of sectors. With over 30 years of experience and more than 80 branches nationwide, we are one of the UK’s largest recruitment businesses, specialising primarily in the driving and industrial sectors.

Are you ready to launch a career in recruitment? No experience? No problem!

We’re looking for a driven and energetic individual to join our team. We know everyone has to start somewhere, which is why we provide full on-the-job training, support, and guidance to give you the best possible start in your new role.

Salary & Package

Basic Salary: £26,000, increasing to £27,000 after 12 months

First-Year Earning Potential: £28,000 - £29,000 with commission

About the Role

• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle, from business development to candidate placement
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and candidates
• Proactively identify and win new clients through sales calls and face‑to‑face visits
• Source, interview, and match candidates to roles while maintaining high levels of quality and compliance
• Work towards achievable sales and performance goals with full support and training

What’s on Offer

• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) rising to 33 days after one year
• Dedicated in‑house training department offering industry‑leading training and mentorship
• Opportunity to gain a Level 3 Recruiter Qualification
• Structured career progression & development opportunities
• Be part of an employee‑owned business and benefit from the opportunity for tax‑free annual bonuses
• Company pension scheme & cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle benefits – Discounts on hotels, insurance, energy bills, and more
• Free Car Parking
• Working as part of an established and successful team

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM (1 hour lunch break)

Office Based Role.

Requirements

For this role a full current driving licence is required.

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