Recruitment Consultant

Workshop Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Recruitment Consultant to manage the full recruitment process in the sports industry. Responsibilities include building client relationships, sourcing candidates, and maintaining candidate pipelines. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of experience in recruitment and a love for sports. Offers include a competitive salary, medical insurance, and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday allowance

Medical Insurance

On site parking

Pension

Team social events

Stunning office environment

9-day fortnight

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years of permanent recruitment experience.
• Passionate about sport and recruitment.
• Confident in managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client briefs to placement.
• Build strong client relationships to ensure excellent service.
• Source and engage high-quality candidates for the sports sector.

Skills

Client management

Business development

Digital outreach

Interviewing skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Our client is on a mission to become the most referred recruitment agency in our sector. We work exclusively with market-leading organisations worldwide, partnering with them to identify and hire exceptional talent across business operations and high-performance roles. They operate in an exciting and niche industry dealing with talented individuals and well-known organisations. They operate fully retained search practice, priding themselves on delivering a first-class level of service through a highly collaborative approach.

They are looking to expand their team with a motivated Recruitment Consultant who is passionate about both recruitment and sport. As a Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, building client relationships, and sourcing outstanding candidates within the sports industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from taking client briefs through to successful placement.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring excellent service delivery and long-term partnerships.
• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the sports sector.
• Source, attract, and engage high-quality candidates using a range of methods, including digital outreach, networking, referrals, and direct approaches.
• Conduct thorough candidate screening, interviews, and behavioural assessments to ensure suitability.
• Manage candidate pipelines and talent maps aligned to client briefs and future hiring needs.
• Negotiate offers and manage the onboarding process for successful placements.
• Maintain accurate records on the CRM system and provide regular updates to clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share market insights and contribute to team success.

Qualifications

• Passionate about sport and motivated to work in a sector you love.
• An experienced Recruitment Consultant with a track record of success in client and candidate management (3-4+ years of permanent recruitment experience).
• Confident in business development and winning new work, as well as nurturing existing accounts.
• Digitally savvy, forward-thinking, and proactive in building networks both online and in person.
• A strong team player who contributes positively to culture while achieving personal and company targets.
• Willing to be hands-on with candidate sourcing and delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus commission
• 25 days holiday allowance.
• One-hour lunch break.
• 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off during summer months).
• Team social and industry events.
• Stunning office and a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Pension
• Medical Insurance
• On site parking