Recruitment Consultant

Pertemps; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Uncapped commission

Discounts

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to join our Reading team. You will develop client relationships, match candidates to temporary and permanent roles, and provide expert guidance in a fast-paced sales environment.

The role offers a base salary of £28,000 with uncapped commission, Monday to Thursday 07:30–17:00, Friday 07:30–16:30, plus 24 days holiday and discounts. Training and development support are provided to help you grow.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with customer-facing or sales background.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management abilities.
• Understanding of recruitment processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships at all stages of recruitment.
• Meet or exceed individual and branch targets through proactive service delivery.
• Match candidates to roles ensuring skills align with client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical recruitment standards.
• Manage payroll processes for flexible workers to ensure timely payments.

Skills

Confident communicator

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Sales experience

Job description

Recruitment Consultant

£28,000 + Uncapped Commission – Reading – Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 17:00, Friday 07:30 – 16:30.

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career in recruitment? Pertemps is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to join our team! This role is perfect for someone with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will build strong relationships with clients and candidates, matching the right people to temporary and permanent job opportunities. You’ll provide expert support and advice while ensuring a high level of service at all times.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, engaging at every stage of the recruitment process
• Achieving and exceeding individual and branch targets through proactive service delivery
• Matching candidates to suitable roles, ensuring their skills align with client requirements
• Ensuring full compliance with legal and ethical recruitment standards, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Managing payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate payments for flexible workers

To be successful:

• A confident communicator with experience in a customer-facing or sales-focused role
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to maximise service delivery and revenue
• Understanding of recruitment processes, employment rights, and diversity & inclusion principles
• Excellent relationship management skills across all levels
• A positive and driven attitude, eager to succeed in a fast-paced industry
• A valid UK driving licence (preferred)

At Pertemps, we offer a supportive and rewarding career with full training and development opportunities. You’ll be part of a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service to clients and candidates alike.

• Competitive salary & uncapped commission
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 29 with service
• Exclusive retail discounts, perks, and wellbeing support
• Access to Employee Benefit Trust & Share Incentive Plans