Recruitment Consultant

Unity Resourcing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a motivated Recruitment Consultant to manage client relationships and drive new business. You'll be part of a dynamic team, focusing on exceeding sales targets and fostering lasting connections. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of recruitment experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. This office-based position offers a competitive salary range of £25,000 - £30,000 plus OTE potential of £40,000 - £70,000 in the first year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Recruitment Consultant.
• Ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strong self-motivation and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Manage a warm desk with existing clients and candidates.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Conduct canvass calls for new business opportunities.
• Drive new business through a strong sales pipeline.
• Conduct telephone interviews and shortlist candidates.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales skills

Communication skills

Job description

Recruitment Consultant

Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000, OTE £40,000 - £70,000 in year one.
Hours: Monday to Thursday (including 2 late shifts), fully office-based

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Recruitment Consultant seeking the next step in their career. You will join a rapidly growing organisation just outside Knaresborough, becoming part of a dynamic, fun, and high-performing team.

If you love building strong relationships and thriving in a fast‑paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Responsibilities

• Managing a warm desk with existing clients and candidates, while also proactively developing new business opportunities
• Conducting canvass calls to generate new business opportunities

• Building and maintaining long‑term relationships with clients and candidates
• Conducting telephone interviews and shortlisting candidates
• Driving new business by building a strong sales pipeline through cold calling and email marketing
• Conducting LinkedIn sourcing projects to identify and engage top talent
• Writing and advertising job ads to attract high‑quality candidates
• Keeping the candidate database up to date and ensuring accurate records

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Recruitment Consultant (1 year+ essential)
• Proven ability to reach and exceed sales targets in a recruitment environment
• A results‑driven approach with a strong desire to succeed

• A self‑motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic mindset
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle (due to office location)

If you're passionate about recruitment and eager to be part of a supportive and high‑energy team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply by submitting your CV via the link or contact Unity Resourcing for more information.