Recruitment Consultant

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment agency is seeking an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join their fast-paced team in Southampton. This role offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission and realistic first-year earnings of £40,000 to £60,000. Ideal candidates will thrive in high-pressure environments and possess strong relationship-building skills. Clear career progression and a supportive culture await those ready to step up.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Clear career progression

Early Friday finishes

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Team incentives

Qualifications

• Ambitious recruitment consultant ready to take on more ownership.
• Full UK driving licence holder.
• Skilled at building relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage a warm desk within critical infrastructure sectors.
• Drive the full recruitment process from development to placement.
• Deliver consultative solutions to decision-makers.

Skills

Relationship building

Influencing skills

Motivation by performance

Ownership of tasks

Competitive spirit

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant - Critical Infrastructure Sectors

Southampton, SO32

25,000 - 30,000/annum + uncapped commission

Realistic On Target Earnings (OTE) for your first year 40,000 - 60,000/annum

We're Highfield, a global recruitment agency specialising in critical infrastructure; our sectors are Water, Nuclear, Highways, and Data Centres.

If you're looking for a new challenge and a role with uncapped earning potential, this role might be exactly what you've been looking for.

We're growing our team and are looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join us in a supportive environment where hard work and results are recognised.

What you'll be doing

• Taking ownership of a warm desk within one of our four critical infrastructure sectors, building on existing client relationships while developing new ones
• Managing the full 360 recruitment process - from business development and job qualification to offer management and placement
• Partnering with decision-makers to deliver consultative solutions, not just fill jobs
• Expanding your personal brand and client portfolio, becoming the go-to recruiter in your niche
• Driving performance against clear targets and earning uncapped commission on every successful placement

Apply if you are

• An ambitious recruitment consultant who''s ready to take on more ownership and a recession-proof market
• Competitive, confident, and motivated by performance, growth, and high earnings
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing people at all levels
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and wants to push for the next step - Senior, Principal, or beyond
• A full UK driving licence holder

What you''ll get

• Realistic On Target Earnings (OTE) 40,000- 60,000/annum
• Uncapped commission on every placement you make - no limit to what you can earn
• Clear career progression - promotions based on performance, not time served
• Early Friday finishes, regular socials, and team incentives
• Monthly wellbeing allowance
• Supportive, high-performing team culture where you''ll genuinely enjoy coming to work
• Travel opportunities to meet clients and candidates face-to-face

If you''re ready to step up, take on more responsibility, and fast-track your progression in a high-performing team - this is where you''ll do it.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply today or contact Elle Jones for a chat about this recruitment role.