Recruitment Consultant

Permanent People Rec2Rec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Permanent People Rec2Rec in Manchester are seeking a Recruitment Consultant to take over a warm renewable energy desk on a retained basis. The role is hybrid, with three days in Trafford Park, offering a basic salary of £28k-£35k plus uncapped commission.

You will focus on permanent placements, develop relationships with established clients, and have the freedom to grow your own market with a supportive, non-corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Recruitment experience or strong sales background.
• Experience in renewable energy sector preferred.
• Genuine interest in moving into renewables with long-term commitment.
• Confident, chatty, and comfortable on the phone.
• Motivated to build relationships, win clients and grow revenue.
• Proactive, down-to-earth personality suitable for a non-corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Take over a warm renewable energy desk with live retained roles.
• Focus on permanent placements within renewables.
• Grow your own market and build new client relationships.
• Manage client relationships and drive revenue growth.

Skills

Sales background

Strong communication

New business development

Phone-based selling

Job description

Recruitment Consultant – Renewable Energy (Retained Desk)

Trafford Park - Hybrid (3 days in office) - £28k-£35k + uncapped commission

A growing, independent recruitment business specialising in engineering, construction, digital, and renewable energy is looking for a confident, outgoing Recruitment Consultant to take over a renewable energy desk.

With over 20 years’ industry experience at leadership level and strong client relationships already in place, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a warm, retained permanent desk within one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK.

This is a genuine 360 role suited to someone who enjoys speaking to people, building relationships, and wants the freedom to grow their own market without corporate red tape.

The opportunity

• Take over a warm renewable energy desk with live retained roles
• Focus on permanent placements within the renewable sector
• Work with established clients already generating revenue
• Grow your own market and build new client relationships
• Clear progression path with the opportunity to build your own team

What’s on offer

• Basic salary around £28k-£35k (review after probation)
• Uncapped commission with no threshold
• Up to 20% commission on billings
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office (flexible)
• Free parking available
• Dog-friendly office

What they’re looking for

• Recruitment experience or a strong sales background
• Ideally experience within the renewable energy sector or engineering recruitment
• Alternatively, a genuine interest in moving into renewables, with clear reasons why and a long-term commitment to the sector
• Confident, chatty, and comfortable on the phone
• Someone who enjoys new business development and growing their own desk
• Motivated to build relationships, win clients, and increase revenue
• A proactive, down-to-earth personality who fits a non-corporate environment
• Initial conversation with the hiring manager
• Second stage meeting with the Managing Director
• References and offer

If you’re looking for a warm desk, strong earning potential, and the chance to build a long-term career in the renewable energy market, this could be the ideal next step.