Recruitment Consultant

LJ Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

LJ Recruitment in Colchester is seeking a results-driven Recruitment Consultant (360, technical focus) to join our office-based team. You will own the full lifecycle from client briefing to placement, building relationships as a trusted partner and driving new business in technical, renewables, and engineering sectors. The role offers a base salary of 35,000 plus uncapped commission and a collaborative, ambitious culture.

Qualifications

• Proven 360 recruitment experience, minimum 2 years.
• Strong resourcing and business development background.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven.

Responsibilities

• Own the 360 recruitment process—from client brief to placement.
• Build and nurture client relationships as a trusted partner.
• Drive new business development through outreach and networking.
• Source top technical talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and social media.
• Interview and assess candidates to meet client requirements.
• Present compelling candidate shortlists and suitability summaries.
• Monitor market trends to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

360 recruitment

client development

LinkedIn Recruiter

candidate sourcing

relationship management

target-driven

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

job boards

social media campaigns

Job description

Recruitment Consultant (360 Role - Technical Focus)
Location: Colchester (Office-based, Monday-Friday)
Salary: 35,000 + Uncapped Commission & Bonus
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a results-driven recruiter who loves both the thrill of business development and the art of finding top technical talent?
This is your opportunity to join a growing consultancy that values autonomy, creativity, and ambition.

We're looking for an experienced 360 Recruitment Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced, people-driven environment. You'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle - from developing client relationships to sourcing specialist candidates - while playing a key role in expanding our presence within the technical, renewable, and engineering sectors.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the 360 recruitment process - from client brief to successful placement.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships, acting as a trusted partner and talent advisor.
• Drive new business development through proactive outreach, networking, and relationship management.
• Source top technical talent using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and creative social media campaigns.
• Interview and assess candidates, ensuring the best match for client requirements.
• Present compelling candidate shortlists and detailed suitability summaries.
• Keep a pulse on market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a 360 Recruitment Consultant (minimum 2 years).
• Strong background in resourcing and business development - you know how to win clients and fill roles.
• Confident using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to find niche technical talent.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• A driven, self-motivated, and target-focused mindset.
• Experience within renewables, engineering, or oil & gas sectors is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive base salary 35,000, plus an uncapped commission structure.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Supportive, social, and success-oriented team culture.
• Company pension and free on-site parking.
• The autonomy to shape your desk, your way.