Recruitment Consultant

The Best Connection Employment Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Company pension

Car allowance

Company car option

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Mentorship program

Training program

Job summary

The Best Connection is hiring a Recruitment Consultant or Senior Recruitment Consultant in Portsmouth. This full-time, permanent role offers a clear progression path and a supportive, employee-owned environment.

You will manage the full recruitment cycle, build client relationships, generate new business, and interview candidates. Basic salary starts at £27,000 with OTE up to £38,000 in the first year.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with 30 days leave and extensive training.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Confident speaking to customers and candidates.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivation to learn and develop.
• Strong work ethic and desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full 360 recruitment cycle.
• Developing relationships with new and existing clients.
• Generating new business through telephone sales and client visits.
• Advertising vacancies and attracting candidates.
• Interviewing, screening and assessing applicants.
• Matching candidates to suitable job opportunities.
• Managing client accounts and providing recruitment solutions.
• Building and maintaining a strong candidate database.
• Working towards realistic sales and performance targets with full support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Confident speaking to customers

Proactive attitude

Strong organisational skills

Motivation to learn

Work ethic

Ability to work in a fast-paced

Job description

Ref 31116 Location The Best Connection | Portsmouth | PO1 4BL Employment type Full-time Closing date 25/12/2026 Description

Recruitment Consultant/ Senior Recruitment Consultant

Location: Portsmouth Ref: 31116 Salary: £27,000 - £32,500 basic salary, OTE: £29,000 - £38,000 in your first year

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual to join our team. Whether you are new to recruitment or already have some experience and are looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

The Best Connection, one of the UK's leading employee-owned recruitment companies, is looking for a Recruitment Consultant or Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our successful team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where hard work is recognised, career progression is encouraged and no two days are ever the same.

What You'll Earn

Entry Level Recruitment Consultant (No Experience Needed)

• £27,000 basic salary
• Rising to £28,000 after 12 months
• First year earnings of £29,000 - £30,000 including commission

Recruitment Consultant - 12 months + experience:

• £28,000 - £29,500 basic salary dependent on experience
• First year earnings of £31,000 - £34,000 including commission
• Uncapped earning potential as your career develops

Senior Recruitment Consultant - 3 years + experience:

• £32,500 basic salary
• First year earnings of £36,000 - £38,000 including commission
• Car Allowance: £400 per month, or option of a company car

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Rising to 33 days after one year's service
• Employee-owned company with potential tax-free annual bonus payments
• Industry-leading training and development programme
• Level 3 Recruiter Qualification
• Structured career progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discounts on hotels, insurance, energy bills and more
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing mentorship from experienced recruitment professionals
• High performing desk, big client base, experienced office.

About the Role

As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage the full recruitment process while building relationships with both clients and candidates.

Duties include:

• Managing the full 360 recruitment cycle
• Developing relationships with new and existing clients
• Generating new business through telephone sales and client visits
• Advertising vacancies and attracting candidates
• Interviewing, screening and assessing applicants
• Matching candidates to suitable job opportunities
• Managing client accounts and providing recruitment solutions
• Building and maintaining a strong candidate database
• Working towards realistic sales and performance targets with full support

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication skills
• Confidence speaking to customers and candidates
• A positive and proactive attitude
• Strong organisational skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Motivation to learn and develop
• A strong work ethic and desire to succeed

If applying to our entry level role previous experience in sales, customer service, business development, retail, hospitality or administration would be advantageous but is not essential.

If applying to our experienced consultant role previous 360 recruitment experience is essential.

A full UK driving licence may be required for client visits.

Why Join The Best Connection?

For more than 30 years, we've helped businesses find great people and helped people find great jobs. Our success is built on developing our employees and rewarding performance.

If you're looking for a long-term career with training, support, progression and excellent earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (1 hour lunch break) Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Office Based.