Recruitment Consultant

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

Ashley Kate HR & Finance is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to specialise in Finance and Accountancy. You will build long-term partnerships with professionals and leaders, and manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy qualification to placement.

You will drive new business through consultative relationship building, provide market insight to clients and candidates, and be a trusted advisor while enjoying uncapped commissions and a supportive, values-led environment.

Qualifications

• Have recruitment or sales experience, ideally within a specialist or professional services market.
• Ability to build long-term partnerships with clients and candidates.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with a consultative approach.

Responsibilities

• Build long-term partnerships with Finance and Accountancy professionals and business leaders.
• Develop new business opportunities through consultative relationship building.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy qualification through to placement.
• Provide market insight and recruitment expertise to clients and candidates.
• Identify, engage and attract exceptional HR talent.
• Grow your professional network through proactive business development.
• Support and attend value-added networking events and act as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Business development

Consultative approach

Job description

Recruitment Consultant - Finance & Accountancy Recruitment

Ashley Kate HR & Finance

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 basic salary (dependent on experience) + Uncapped Commission

Location: Derby

For over 25 years, Ashley Kate HR & Finance has been a recognised market leader in specialist HR and Finance recruitment. Our reputation has been built on delivering exceptional service, developing long-term partnerships, and consistently connecting outstanding talent with leading organisations.

Our Values

• Treating everyone with respect
• Having honesty and trust
• Striving for excellence
• Being ethically minded

We believe recruitment is about people first. We pride ourselves on building genuine relationships and creating positive experiences for every client, candidate and colleague we work with.

Recruitment Consultant - The Role

• Building long-term partnerships with Finance and Accountancy professionals and business leaders.
• Developing new business opportunities through consultative relationship building.
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy qualification through to placement.
• Providing market insight and recruitment expertise to clients and candidates.
• Identifying, engaging and attracting exceptional HR talent.
• Growing your professional network through proactive business development.
• Supporting and attending value-added networking events that position Ashley Kate at the centre of the HR community.
• Acting as a trusted advisor and brand ambassador within your market.

A Different Approach to Sales

• Building trusted relationships
• Developing strategic partnerships
• Adding value to every conversation
• Becoming a recognised expert within your market
• Creating opportunities through networking and community engagement
• Delivering exceptional service with integrity

Recruitment Consultant - What We are Looking For

• Have recruitment or sales experience, ideally within a specialist or professional services market.
• Are commercially minded and motivated by success.
• Enjoy developing relationships and building networks.
• Have strong communication and influencing skills.
• Take a consultative and ethical approach to business development.
• Are driven to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• Share our values and commitment to excellence.

Recruitment Consultant - What's in It for You?

Financial Rewards

• £30,000 - £35,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Uncapped commission structure
• Commission paid from day one
• Clear progression and career development opportunities

Benefits Package

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Option to buy additional holiday
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership discounts
• Retail and lifestyle discounts across hundreds of major brands
• Online GP/Doctor service
• Employee wellbeing support
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities once embedded into the business.

Why Ashley Kate?

Joining Ashley Kate means becoming part of an established, respected and values-led business where relationships come first. You'll have the support, tools and platform to build a successful specialist recruitment career whilst working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. If you're looking for a recruitment role where integrity matters, partnerships are valued, and success is genuinely rewarded.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies.