Recruitment Consultant

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Exeter is seeking an experienced Professional Services Recruitment Consultant. This role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing candidates to placing them in various professional services roles. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and negotiation skills and a minimum of 2 years’ recruitment experience. Flexible working options and a competitive salary package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Quarterly team events

Cycle to work scheme

NHS top-up healthcare

Annual eye tests

Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting across a variety of professional services roles.
• Minimum of 2 years’ recruitment experience, preferably in an agency.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full recruitment process from briefing clients to placing candidates.
• Sourcing and engaging candidates through various channels.
• Conducting interviews and presenting candidates to clients.
• Managing client relationships and ensuring high service levels.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Proactive attitude

Results-driven

Job description

UP TO £40K DOE + UNCAPPED COMMISSION | HYBRID | EXETER
Cathedral Appointments is seeking an experienced and driven Professional Services Recruitment Consultant to join our team. Based in Exeter in fully serviced offices, we work with clients across professional services, placing talent from entry-level positions through to senior leadership roles. You’ll be comfortable managing the full recruitment lifecycle across a wide range of roles, delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing the full recruitment process from briefing clients to placing candidates across entry-level to senior positions
• Sourcing and engaging candidates through a variety of channels
• Conducting interviews, shortlisting, and presenting candidates to clients
• Managing client relationships and ensuring a high level of service throughout the recruitment process
• Advising clients and candidates on market trends, salaries, and availability
• Maintaining accurate records on the CRM system and managing administrative tasks efficiently
• Working proactively to meet targets and deliver successful placements

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience recruiting across a variety of professional services roles
• Comfortable managing the full lifecycle of recruitment for both junior and senior positions
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
• A proactive, results-driven attitude
• Minimum of 2 years’ recruitment experience (agency experience preferred)

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and additional performance-related bonuses
• Flexible working hours (between 8 am – 6 pm), with full-time or part-time options
• Hybrid working (Monday and Friday WFH); office in the heart of Exeter in fully serviced offices
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with reduced hours over Christmas (no impact on annual leave)
• Quarterly team events to celebrate success
• Additional incentive schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• NHS top-up healthcare with WPA (Level 2 covered)
• Annual eye tests

If you’re a motivated recruiter with a track record of success across professional services, and you want to be part of a supportive, high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.
Recruitment Consultants: Charlotte Coke and Georgia Parkhouse
Reference – 11042