Recruitment Consultant

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for a Professional & Technical Recruitment Consultant to work in hybrid settings. This role involves collaborating with hiring managers and managing multiple high-profile roles, focusing on delivering exceptional service quality. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be comfortable engaging with senior decision makers. Competitive salary and an annual bonus scheme are on offer, alongside clear career progression within a people-first environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Confident communicator in written, spoken, and phone interactions.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritize effectively.
• Keen to learn and deliver high standards.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with hiring managers to take accurate briefs.
• Provide high quality shortlists through direct sourcing.
• Deliver brilliant candidate and client communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Workload prioritization

Commercial awareness

Job description

Professional & Technical Recruitment Consultant

Location: Hybrid – 3 days on-site Ipswich or Cambridge, Milton, Northampton or Walsall / 2 days from home

Salary: Competitive + Bonus

Contract : Full-time, 37 hours per week

At Opus People Solutions , we deliver managed service recruitment (MSP) to over 25 local authority clients across the UK. Our model is built around expertise, ethical delivery, and long‑term partnership – not just filling roles, but finding the right people who will shape the future of public services.

We are now expanding our Professional & Technical desk; a vertical which covers complex, business‑critical roles in areas like environmental health, IT, surveying, building control, and more. This is a great opportunity for a consultant who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, managing technical briefs, and playing a part in how local government services are delivered.

What you’ll do :

• Work directly with hiring managers to take accurate briefs and understand technical requirements
• Provide high quality shortlists through direct sourcing and engagement with our trusted supply chain
• Deliver brilliant candidate and client communication – professional, timely and people focused
• Manage multiple (often high profile) roles at pace while maintaining strong service quality
• Build and manage trusted partnerships with a wide supplier base
• Support workforce planning conversations by understanding long term client needs
• Attending client meetings and supplier reviews to build relationships, understand challenges and plan ahead

We’re looking for someone who :

• Is a confident communicator – written, spoken, and on the phone
• Can juggle a varied workload and prioritise effectively
• Is curious and conscientious – keen to learn and deliver high standards
• Has strong commercial awareness and a drive to exceed expectations (without pushy sales!)
• Is comfortable engaging with senior decision makers, including up to Chief Executive level
• Thrives in a fast paced, delivery focused environment with a clear public impact

Why Opus?

• Hybrid working : 3 days in the office, 2 days at home
• Annual bonus scheme + flexible benefits
• Join a people first business that values public sector impact
• Clear career progression and training in MSP deliver