Recruitment Consultant

reed; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Accelerators

Luxury trips

Private medical

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant - Business Support to join our Nottingham team. You will own a busy Leicester desk, sourcing and placing permanent staff while developing relationships with clients and candidates. Initially office-based for 3 months, then hybrid (1-2 days WFH).

A driving licence is required and strong billing potential is highlighted by uncapped commission. Based in Nottingham, you’ll join an experienced team and leverage Reed’s brand to grow your market.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or recruitment, building client relationships.
• Ability to manage end-to-end recruitment for permanent roles.
• Willingness to develop a high-potential desk and clients.

Responsibilities

• Growing and managing Leicester client base through proactive business development
• Building strong relationships and understanding client hiring needs
• Managing the full end-to-end recruitment process for permanent roles
• Sourcing, interviewing and matching high-quality candidates
• Managing your pipeline, activity and performance with clear earning potential

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Sales/Recruitment experience

Interviewing

Job description

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

Pay Range

£27,500-£36,000 + uncapped commission

Job Description

Recruitment Consultant - Business Support

Full-time | Nottingham | Office-based for the first 3 months, then hybrid (1-2 days WFH)

Driving licence required

Ready to take ownership of a high‑potential desk and build a market you can truly make your own? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced sales or recruitment professional who thrives on relationships, commercial conversations and long‑term client development.

You’ll run our business support permanents desk for the Leicester area, a busy, opportunity‑rich market with plenty of room to grow, win new clients and build lasting partnerships.

You’ll be based in our Nottingham office, working alongside an experienced, supportive team and a trusted brand that strengthens your business development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Growing and managing your Leicester client base through proactive business development
• Building strong relationships and understanding client hiring needs
• Managing the full end‑to‑end recruitment process for permanent roles
• Sourcing, interviewing and matching high‑quality candidates
• Managing your pipeline, activity and performance with clear earning potential

If you enjoy building rapport, creating trust and turning conversations into commercial results, this is a role where you’ll thrive.

What We Offer

• A stable, high‑demand market with excellent billing potential
• Uncapped commission and accelerators that genuinely reward performance
• High‑performer incentives including luxury trips, cash bonuses and Golden Ticket prizes
• A respected brand that supports business development and opens doors
• Access to leading tools, tech and training for efficient, high‑quality work
• Wellbeing support, including mental health resources and private medical options
• Clear progression pathways for those aiming for senior or leadership roles

Ready to Grow a Successful Desk?

If you’re motivated, commercially minded and excited by the chance to make a real impact in a thriving market, we’d love to hear from you!

Feel what it’s like to truly belong...

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex‑services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.