Recruitment Consultant

Elvet Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment in Mandale Business Park near Durham is hiring a Recruitment Consultant to run a full 360° desk, placing white-collar permanent staff into an active client base in the construction sector. You will build your own desk with autonomy, backed by a supportive team, modern systems, and a leadership style that trusts you to deliver.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds; ambition, resilience and drive to succeed matter most.

Qualifications

• Ambition, resilience and drive to succeed are essential.
• Experience in telesales or a sales environment is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep market knowledge across clients, projects and roles.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients.
• Conduct business development to win new opportunities.
• Source, screen, and consult candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage workload and time effectively.
• Network to become a recognised expert in the sector.

Skills

360° desk

New business development

Telesales experience

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About Us

Founded in 2021, Elvet Recruitment is a specialist consultancy serving the construction and built environment sectors across the North of England. With a strong foundation, a growing reputation, and ambitious expansion plans, we are now looking for a driven Recruitment Consultant to join us at our newly refurbished office in Mandale Business Park, just outside Durham City Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business at the perfect time - established enough to offer stability, but young enough that your impact will genuinely shape our future. You won't be just another number - you'll be a key part of a small, ambitious team where your contribution genuinely matters.

The Role

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will run a full 360° desk, recruiting white-collar permanent staff into an active and well-established client base within the construction industry. You'll have the autonomy to build your own desk, backed by a supportive team, modern systems, and a leadership style that trusts you to deliver.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop deep market knowledge across clients, projects, and roles
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients
• Conduct business development to win new opportunities
• Source, screen, and consult candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Manage your own workload and time effectively
• Network to become a recognised expert in your sector

Candidate Profile

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds - whether you’re new to recruitment or an experienced consultant. What matters most is your ambition, resilience, and drive to succeed. Experience in telesales or a sales environment is advantageous, but not essential.

If you're competitive, motivated, and want a career where your effort directly impacts your earnings and progression, you'll thrive here. If you want a role where you can build something, earn well, and progress quickly, this is the opportunity.

Why Join Elvet?

Clear Career Progression

• Structured development pathways
• Regular reviews and achievable promotion criteria
• Genuine opportunity to grow into Senior, Principal, or Management roles as the business expands

Earning Potential

• Uncapped commission with no threshold
• Realistic OTE of £40,000+ in year one
• High performers earning significantly more as their desk grows
• Annual Golden Envelope Bonus of £2,500-£10,000

Culture & Environment

• Positive, supportive team with no micro-management
• No rigid KPIs - we focus on outcomes, not box-ticking
• Newly refurbished office with modern systems and tools
• Early Friday finishes, team meals, and regular incentives

Growth Phase Advantage

• Join at a pivotal time where progression is faster
• Build your own desk with autonomy and ownership
• Be part of a business where your ideas are valued and your success is recognised

To explore this opportunity further, reach out to Amy Dunn at Elvet Recruitment.z