Recruitment Consultant

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Recruitment Consultant in Cheltenham to drive business development and fill urgent vacancies. The role demands a proactive approach in developing new clients and requires excellent communication skills. Candidates with experience in recruitment or B2B sales are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive salary range of £28,000 - £32,000, along with uncapped commission and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing to 28 after 3 years)

Day off for your birthday

Ongoing coaching and training

Access to 24/7 GP line and mental health support

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or B2B sales is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the driving or logistics sector is a plus but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop new business through cold calling and networking.
• Respond quickly to urgent client bookings, often same-day.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from vacancy brief to placement.

Skills

Experience in recruitment or B2B sales

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to influence decision-makers

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Recruitment Consultant - Industrial Division (Sales-Focused)

Location: Cheltenham GL50

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + Uncapped Commission

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Flexibility required)

Drive Your Recruitment Career Forward with Workforce

Workforce is one of the West Midlands' leading recruitment firms, supplying over 700 businesses annually with high-quality, reliable staff. Since 2003, we've built a reputation for delivering results fast while providing an exceptional service to clients and candidates alike.

We're now looking for a sales-focused 360 Driving Recruitment Consultant to join our high-performing Cheltenham branch. This is a fast‑paced desk with huge potential, so we're looking for someone with energy, resilience, and a strong commercial drive.

The Role: Industrial Recruitment Consultant

As a 360 Consultant in our Driving division, you'll be responsible for winning new business, filling urgent temporary vacancies, and building long‑term client relationships. You'll need to thrive under pressure, be responsive to ever‑changing client demands, and deliver results at speed.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Proactively develop new business through cold calling, lead generation, networking and referrals
• Identify and engage key decision‑makers in logistics and transport businesses
• Build a strong sales pipeline and consistently meet/exceed monthly targets
• Promote Workforce's recruitment solutions to new and existing clients
• Attend client visits to understand recruitment needs and secure new business
• Upsell additional services, such as advertising packages and extended placements

Recruitment Delivery

• Respond quickly and effectively to urgent client bookings, often same‑day
• Write and post engaging job adverts to attract drivers across all classes
• Source, screen and register candidates efficiently, ensuring full compliance
• Manage the full recruitment cycle: vacancy brief to placement to aftercare
• Maintain strong relationships with active drivers and clients to ensure repeat business
• Keep CRM systems fully up to date for full visibility and compliance

What We're Looking For

• Experience in recruitment or B2B sales is highly desirable
• Knowledge of the driving or logistics sector is a plus but not essential
• Resilient, competitive and target‑driven, with a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence decision‑makers
• Able to work at pace, prioritise effectively and stay calm under pressure
• Comfortable making outbound sales calls and working toward KPIs

What You'll Get in Return

• £28,000 - £32,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission with a clear, achievable bonus structure
• Salary reviews every 6 months for hitting objectives
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing to 28 after 3 years)
• Day off for your birthday
• Ongoing coaching, training, and certified development programmes
• Career progression into senior or management roles
• Access to 24/7 GP line, mental health support and accident insurance
• High street and gym discounts
• Regular team socials, summer parties and Christmas events

Ready to Take the Wheel?

If you're a driven recruiter or salesperson who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment, we want to hear from you.

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