Recruitment Consultant

HR GO Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Senior Recruitment Consultant to drive business development and exceed performance targets. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of recruitment sales, exceptional interpersonal skills, and significant experience in the sector. This role offers a competitive commission scheme, development opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Onboarding academy

Competitive Commission Scheme

33 days of holiday

Health Cash Plan

Birthday off

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Proven track record in implementing sector-specific sales strategies.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building capabilities.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed gross profit targets.
• Identify and convert potential clients into business opportunities.
• Spearhead business development initiatives.

Skills

Understanding of the recruitment sales cycle

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Experience working within the recruitment sector

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Job description

HRGO Recruitment - Senior Recruitment Consultant, Liverpool (Ellesmere Port)

Your Mission

As a Recruitment Consultant, your primary mission is to lead the recruitment process with a strategic focus on sales and business development, driving tangible and measurable results through effective networking and communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

In this role, you will leverage your assertiveness and efficiency to consistently exceed performance targets. Your ability to negotiate at high levels, sell innovative concepts, and cultivate long‑term relationships with clients is paramount. You will excel in dynamic environments, demonstrating initiative and sound business judgement to align with the Company’s goals and growth strategies.

The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and possess a positive disposition, showcasing adaptability, competitiveness, and a keen sense for identifying and capitalising on business opportunities.

We’d like to hear from you if you embody the following in any discipline:

• Comprehensive understanding of the recruitment sales cycle, with a proven track record in formulating and implementing sector‑specific sales strategies
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, particularly in communication, persuasion, and presentations
• Excellent organisational skills for both personal and team initiatives
• Robust analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Significant experience working within the recruitment sector
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database management, and internet tools
• Flexibility to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively

Key Responsibilities and Accountability's

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Meet and exceed gross profit (GP) targets for Permanent / Temporary recruitment in line with established performance standards.
• Identify potential clients and convert those prospects into business opportunities, effectively filling roles and servicing clients while expanding your desk in accordance with targets set by your Line Manager.
• Spearhead business development initiatives to consistently grow and safeguard margins across Temporary and Permanent revenues, focusing on local branch‑generated business.
• Actively seek out and respond to opportunities aligned with the Company’s strategic objectives:
  • Commit to ‘Meeting & Exceeding’ personal and team financial targets
  • ‘Identify & Win’ new local business opportunities
  • ‘Retain & Increase’ margin‑generating opportunities within the existing customer base
  • Ensure the sustainability of your local business

You will ensure that all colleagues, clients, and candidates are treated with dignity and respect at all times, upholding the Company’s vision, values, and aspirations. Your commitment to achieving agreed‑upon targets will be pivotal to your success.

Our Purpose:

To deliver the market‑leading recruitment experience to candidates and talent to our customers. To raise the bar of what can be expected of recruiters in transparency and service.

Our Vision:

HR GO Recruitment will become the UK’s leading talent organisation by creating the best experience for clients and Candidates through developing industry‑leading consultants and innovative technology.

Our Values

• Candidate experience
• Collaborative Partnerships
• Transparency
• Relentless innovation
• Human centred

About Us

At HR GO, we raise the bar for the recruitment industry. We deliver an outstanding experience with honesty and integrity to people finding work and searching for talent. Our people’s expertise leads the industry, equipped with the best technology. We respect and care for our people and customers. We are a family which supports each other to deliver our purpose together.

HR GO is the envy of our competitors; we’re constantly innovating to stay ahead. A positive, can‑do attitude is essential; our people get things done and are passionate about what they do. But perhaps most important of all, we enjoy what we do – so we have a lot of fun too!

We believe a healthy culture, strong values and contributions from a diverse range of individuals help us succeed.

Some members of the HR GO family have been developing and growing with us for many years, and we recognise this achievement with Long Service Awards.

Perks and Benefits

• Onboarding academy.
• Progression and developmental opportunities within the company.
• Competitive Commission Scheme (for those eligible).
• 33 days of holiday (including 8 bank holidays)
• Including Life Cover x 3 salary.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Birthday off (in addition to your allocated annual leave).
• Long Service Awards.
• Annual Conference.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Volunteers Day.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Discounts and savings for a range of different retailers.

We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status.
As users of the Disability Confident Scheme (Level 2), we guarantee to be inclusive to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for any advertised vacancies with HRGO Recruitment.