Recruitment Consultant

Simons Kogeskole; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a driven Recruitment Consultant in Northampton. The role involves managing recruitment in the transport sector, building client relationships, and developing business opportunities. The ideal candidate has experience in recruitment, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive mindset. Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 plus bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission structure

Supportive team culture

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within the transport or logistics sector.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to engage in business development.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end recruitment for temporary and permanent roles.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Proactively developing new business opportunities through sales.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Understanding of driver compliance

Job description

Are you ready to take your recruitment career to the next level? We're looking for a driven and experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our team, specializing in the transport and logistics sector, supporting clients across Northamptonshire.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Managing end-to-end recruitment for temporary and permanent roles within the transport industry (e.g., HGV drivers, transport planners, traffic office staff)
2. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates
3. Proactively developing new business opportunities through outbound sales and networking
4. Coordinating interviews, onboarding, and workforce planning
5. Ensuring compliance with industry standards, including right-to-work and driver legislation
6. Identifying and targeting new business opportunities within the transport and logistics sector
7. Conducting outbound sales calls, client meetings, and networking to grow your client base

What We're Looking For

1. Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within the transport or logistics sector
2. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
3. A proactive mindset with the confidence to engage in business development and client acquisition
4. Understanding of driver compliance and employment legislation is a plus
5. Motivated by targets and results, with a commercial approach to recruitment

What You'll Get

1. Competitive base salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE + Bonus
2. Uncapped commission structure rewarding both recruitment delivery and sales success
3. The opportunity to work with established clients while growing your own portfolio
4. Supportive team culture with clear paths for career advancement
5. A dynamic role that blends recruitment expertise with client development

If you're passionate about recruitment, confident in building business, and ready to grow within the transport sector, this is your next move.