Recruitment Consultant

Reed Specialist Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in England is seeking a Recruitment Consultant for their Southampton office. In this full-time role, you will manage the complete recruitment cycle while focusing on business development to drive revenue growth. You'll need a full UK driving license and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and candidates. The position offers generous perks like uncapped bonuses, annual prizes, and numerous support resources, making it a fulfilling opportunity for your career.

Benefits

Uncapped bonus schemes

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing resources

Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Experience in sales or recruitment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment cycle focused on business development.
• Proactively source candidates through various channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure branch success.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship building

Candidate sourcing

Communication

Job description

Recruitment Consultant - Southampton

Location: Southampton Sector: Business SupportFull-time 360 Desk Uncapped Commission

You'll need a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

We're currently hiring for a key role in our Southampton office! As the sole recruiter on a warm Business Support desk, you'll take ownership of recruiting for a variety of support roles – think PAs, customer service representatives, administrators, and more. You'll cover an exciting region including Basingstoke, Andover, Salisbury, and Alton.

This is a pivotal opportunity to make the desk your own, build strong relationships, and truly shape its success.

What You’ll Be Doing?

• Comprehensive Sales and 360 Recruitment Process: Take charge of the entire recruitment cycle, emphasizing business development and client acquisition. From initial job briefings and candidate sourcing to conducting interviews, negotiating offers, and closing deals, you'll be at the forefront of driving revenue growth.
• Proactive Candidate Sourcing: Leverage job boards, referrals, and headhunting techniques via platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter. Actively source candidates through advertising, social media, and referrals. Register and interview candidates, conduct thorough background checks, and match them with suitable job opportunities. Ensure timely and effective promotion of candidates for interviews to fill vacancies promptly.
• Strategic Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates, providing exceptional service and expert advice. Network extensively to build a robust client base and drive sales, ensuring a steady stream of business opportunities.
• Collaborative Success: Work closely with your colleagues to ensure the overall success of the branch. Maximise cross‑selling opportunities and contribute to a collaborative team environment that drives collective achievement.

Why You’ll Love Working with Reed:

• Uncapped bonus schemes: along with transparent salary progression frameworks - your success, your reward
• Big Wins: Annual prizes - cars, holidays, cash bundles via our exciting Golden Ticket Event!
• Progression: Clear frameworks for promotions and salary increases. Structured training and opportunities to progress into management.
• Time Off & Support: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, family leave, moving home leave, and paid sabbaticals
• Wellbeing, Perks & Extras: 24/7 assistance, wellbeing resources, free eye tests, discounts platform, personal development fund, enhanced maternity leave, EV & cycle to work schemes, season ticket loan, health cash plan, and life assurance

Apply today and start your journey with us!