Recruitment Consultant

Pertemps Southampton; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in Southampton is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to develop new business across various trades. The role involves managing client relationships and delivering the full 360° recruitment process. Ideal candidates will have business-to-business experience, strong networking skills, and a positive outlook. This position offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and structured training opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Uncapped commission scheme

Monthly competitions

Annual Top Achievers awards

Structured training & development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven background in a client-facing Business-to-Business role.
• Recruitment experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong business acumen and networking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business across various trades.
• Build and manage long-term client relationships.
• Source talent through networking and advertising.
• Deliver the full 360° recruitment process.
• Create tailored recruitment solutions.

Skills

Business Development

Client Engagement

Networking

Positive Outlook

Drive to Succeed

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant. Ready to recruit for the UK's #1 recruitment company to work for, based out of our Southampton office? We have multiple options to suit the right individual, from an already billing, highly successful desk that holds huge further potential, through to new avenues we are keen to explore and invest in for the right individuals.

Pertemps is a multi-award-winning recruitment leader, ranked #1 in our industry and 12th in the UK's Best Companies list. With Investors in People Gold status and a proud history since 1961, we're looking for a new addition to our Southampton Team.

Here, you won't be “just a name on an email” You'll be a valued part of a supportive team in a business that knows its greatest asset is its people. Our long-standing success has been built on the skill, drive and commitment of our consultants.

If you enjoy working with and talking to people on a day-to-day basis both over the phone and face to face, building long-standing mutually beneficial relationships then, we may have the role for you.

We'll give you: highly competitive basic salary, uncapped commission, national brand backing and freedom to build your market.

Why Pertemps?

• #1 recruitment company to work for (Best Companies 2025)
• 18 consecutive years in the UK's Best Companies list
• Investors in People Gold accreditation
• Nationwide with strong market presence

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will

• Develop new business across multiple trades and sectors for both temporary and permanent positions across Portsmouth, Southampton and Dorset.
• Build & manage long-term client relationships (SMEs to global leaders)
• Source & attract talent via networking, advertising & search
• Deliver the full 360° recruitment process
• Create tailored recruitment solutions to meet diverse client needs

What We're Looking For

• Proven background in some form of Business-to-Business client facing role to include Business Development, recruitment experience would be beneficial
• Strong business acumen & client engagement skills
• A strong and positive can-do approach/outlook
• Excellent networking skills
• Drive to succeed

What's in it for You?

• Highly competitive basic salary, dependant on experience
• Uncapped commission scheme - earnings grow with your success
• Monthly competitions & annual Top Achievers awards
• Structured training & development towards nationally recognised qualifications
• Support to gain REC accreditation should you wish
• Supportive team culture with the strength of a national brand

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then please apply with your CV