Recruitment Consultant

Nurseplus UK Ltd; Clyst St Mary; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to source and place healthcare professionals while driving new business in Exeter. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in recruitment and business development, with excellent communication and negotiation skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £25,000 plus bonus and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Pension and holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare recruitment is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required for client visits.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for healthcare recruitment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, interview and place candidates into roles.
• Identify and approach prospective clients to generate new business.
• Track and report business development metrics.
• Achieve and exceed individual recruitment and sales targets.

Skills

Proven experience in recruitment

Business development / sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Organisational skills

Self-starter mindset

Proficiency in CRM / ATS systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recruitment Consultant

Location: Exeter, UK (Full-time, Office-based)

Department: Recruitment / Sales

Contract: Permanent

About Us

Nurseplus is a leading provider of healthcare recruitment and domiciliary care across the UK. We place skilled nurses, carers, and healthcare professionals into temporary and permanent roles, serving the NHS, care homes, and other healthcare settings.

Our mission is to drive quality and compassion in healthcare staffing, delivering safe, effective, and person‑centred care. We are growing quickly in the Southwest region and are looking for ambitious Recruitment Consultants in Exeter to help expand our business.

The Role

As a Recruitment Consultant – Recruitment & Business Development, you will play a dual role: sourcing and placing high‑quality care and nursing professionals, and generating new business opportunities by building and maintaining relationships with clients (care homes, domiciliary care, and healthcare providers).

You will be at the heart of our growth strategy in the Exeter region, working both hands‑on with candidates and proactively winning new accounts. This role is full‑time, office‑based and offers a competitive salary plus a profit share bonus, providing excellent earning potential for high performers.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Source, screen, interview and place candidates (nurses, carers, care staff) into temporary and permanent roles.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of talent, using job boards, social media, referrals, and networking.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle — from first contact, interview coordination, offer negotiation, to onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (employment law, healthcare vetting checks, DBS).

Business Development

• Identify and approach prospective clients (care homes, domiciliary care agencies, NHS providers) in the Exeter area to generate new business.
• Develop and nurture strong long‑term relationships with clients, understanding their staffing needs, budgets, and future plans.
• Deliver sales presentations, proposals, and negotiate contract agreements for both temporary and permanent placements.
• Track and report business development metrics: new lead generation, conversion rates, revenue per client, etc.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend local networking events, conferences, and industry forums.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns to attract both candidates and clients.
• Provide excellent customer service to both clients and candidates, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Achieve and exceed individual recruitment and sales KPIs / targets.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in recruitment; healthcare recruitment experience is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in business development / sales — especially B2B.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organisational skills, managing a pipeline of candidates and clients simultaneously.
• Self‑starter mindset: motivated, proactive, resilient, and target‑driven.
• Full UK driving licence is required (for client visits within Exeter).
• Proficiency in CRM / ATS systems and MS Office.
• Understanding of regulatory / compliance requirements relevant to healthcare recruitment (DBS, right to work, professional registration) is a plus.

What We Offer

• Salary: £25,000 per year plus profit share bonus.
• Full‑time, office‑based role in Exeter.
• Career progression opportunities — roles in Leadership / Management are available.
• Ongoing training and development in recruitment, sales, and healthcare compliance.
• Pension, holiday entitlement, and other standard UK benefits.
• Supportive, close‑knit team culture with a shared mission to improve healthcare staffing and quality of care.

Nurseplus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.