Recruitment Consultant

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission scheme

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of their desk. You will manage the full recruitment process from identifying opportunities to successful placements, developing client relationships and delivering results.

With autonomy, realistic targets and a supportive team, you will work hybrid, attract new business, screen candidates, negotiate terms, and contribute to a high standard of service for clients and candidates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a recruitment agency, ideally managing a permanent recruitment desk.
• A track record of winning business and making successful placements.
• Confidence managing the full recruitment process independently.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation and organisational skills.
• A proactive, commercially focused approach.
• A commitment to delivering a high standard of service to clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Developing business across new, existing and lapsed clients.
• Building lasting client relationships and understanding their recruitment needs.
• Sourcing, screening and matching candidates to suitable opportunities.
• Managing vacancies, arranging interviews and supporting clients and candidates through offers and onboarding.
• Building a strong pipeline of candidates and vacancies.
• Negotiating terms and fees.
• Maintaining accurate records and meeting company compliance requirements.

Skills

Permanent recruitment

Business development

Client relationships

Negotiation

Job description

Recruitment Consultant Permanent Recruitment
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions Part of the gap personnel group
Salary: negotiable depending on experience, plus uncapped commission

Location: Gloucester hybrid working

Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant looking for autonomy, realistic targets and a supportive team?

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions specialises in permanent recruitment, supporting clients across a broad range of sectors nationwide. As part of the established gap personnel group, we combine the backing of a wider business with a collaborative, personal approach.

We re looking for an experienced recruiter who can take ownership of their desk, develop client relationships and manage the full recruitment process with confidence. Previous recruitment agency experience is essential, ideally within permanent recruitment, as you ll need to contribute from the outset.

The role

You ll manage the recruitment process from identifying business opportunities through to successful placements. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing business across new, existing and lapsed clients.
• Building lasting client relationships and understanding their recruitment needs.
• Sourcing, screening and matching candidates to suitable opportunities.
• Managing vacancies, arranging interviews and supporting clients and candidates through offers and onboarding.
• Building a strong pipeline of candidates and vacancies.
• Negotiating terms and fees.
• Maintaining accurate records and meeting company compliance requirements.

What we re looking for

• Proven experience within a recruitment agency, ideally managing a permanent recruitment desk.
• A track record of winning business and making successful placements.
• Confidence managing the full recruitment process independently.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation and organisational skills.
• A proactive, commercially focused approach.
• A commitment to delivering a high standard of service to clients and candidates.

Why join Hawk 3?

• Autonomy and trust: We give experienced recruiters the space to manage their desks and take ownership of their results.
• A supportive culture: Open conversations, shared ideas and team collaboration are part of how we work.
• Realistic expectations: Achievable KPIs and grounded targets, with a healthy work/life balance.
• Recognition and reward: We recognise commercial success and the contribution you make to colleagues, clients and candidates.
• Career progression: Clear opportunities to develop into senior recruitment and leadership roles.
• An established business: The experience and financial stability of the gap personnel group.
• A voice in the business: We welcome ideas that improve how we work and the service we provide.

What you ll receive

• A generous commission scheme
• Ongoing professional development to build on your existing experience.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme and additional benefits.

Hours and flexibility

Our standard hours are 8am 5pm, Monday to Friday. We re an inclusive employer and are open to discussing flexible arrangements, including reduced hours and hybrid working.