Recruitment Consultant

Reed; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Recruitment Consultant to join their successful team in Ipswich. This role focuses on building and expanding client and candidate relationships in the business support sector. With a warm desk and significant growth opportunities, you'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to negotiating fees. Enjoy a hybrid work setup and a range of perks, including industry-leading training and uncapped bonus potential. If you're an experienced recruiter looking for a rewarding opportunity, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Industry Award-Winning Training

Career Development Framework

Uncapped Bonus Potential

Hybrid Work Setup

Long Service Awards

Health Cash Plan

Eco-Friendly Commuting

High Achievers Club

Reed Discount Deals

Annual Incentives

Qualifications

• Experienced agency recruiter with a proven track record.
• Ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Expand client and candidate relationships in the business support sector.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.

Skills

Recruitment

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation

Headhunting

Onboarding

Job description

Job Role: Recruitment Consultant

Company: Reed Ipswich - Business Support Permanents Desk

Location: Ipswich - Ipswich Connexions, 159 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1QJ

Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home after the initial embedding period.

Salary: £26,000 - £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus uncapped bonus potential

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday

Contract: Full-time and permanent

Role Overview:

Reed in Ipswich is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to join their established and successful team. The focus will be on expanding client and candidate relationships within the business support sector for the permanent market across East and Central Suffolk.

This active warm desk has previously billed over £100k on a part-time basis, with potential to exceed £150k quickly. Recent client wins and a mapped target client list support growth opportunities.

The role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle: identifying and contacting client leads, developing relationships, role briefing, negotiating fees and terms, headhunting, sourcing candidates, managing candidate timesheets, conducting right-to-work and reference checks, and assisting with onboarding.

Perks & Benefits:

• Industry Award-Winning Training: Tailored to your experience to nurture your growth.
• Career Development Framework: Automatic pay raises and promotions every six months.
• Uncapped Bonus Potential: Earn beyond your base salary.
• Hybrid Work Setup: Work from home or in the Ipswich office—your choice.
• Long Service Awards: Paid sabbaticals every five years.
• Health Cash Plan: Supporting your wellbeing.
• Eco-Friendly Commuting: Cycle or use an electric vehicle.
• High Achievers Club: Recognition for top performers.
• Reed Discount Deals: Exclusive discounts.
• Annual Incentives: Holidays, cars, and more.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced agency recruiter with demonstrable success in a similar role.