Recruitment Consultant

Opus People Solutions Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Professional & Technical Recruitment Consultant to join their expanding team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality recruitment solutions to public sector clients, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple high-profile roles. The position offers hybrid working conditions and opportunities for career progression within a people-first environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days at home

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Clear career progression and training

Qualifications

• Confident communicator – written, spoken, and on the phone.
• Ability to juggle a varied workload and prioritize effectively.
• Strong commercial awareness and a drive to exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

• Work with hiring managers to understand technical requirements.
• Deliver high quality shortlists through direct sourcing.
• Manage client relationships and support workforce planning.

Skills

Communication

Commercial awareness

Prioritization

Job description

Professional & Technical Recruitment Consultant

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

Location: Hybrid – 2 days on-site Walsall / 3 days from home

Salary: Competitive + Bonus

Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week

At Opus People Solutions , we deliver managed service recruitment (MSP) to over 25 local authority clients across the UK. Our model is built around expertise, ethical delivery, and long-term partnership – not just filling roles, but finding the right people who will shape the future of public services.

We are now expanding our Professional & Technical desk; a vertical which covers complex, business critical roles in areas like environmental health, IT, surveying, building control, and more. This is a great opportunity for a consultant who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, managing technical briefs, and playing a part in how local government services are delivered.

What you’ll do:

Work directly with hiring managers to take accurate briefs and understand technical requirements Provide high quality shortlists through direct sourcing and engagement with our trusted supply chain Deliver brilliant candidate and client communication – professional, timely and people focused Manage multiple (often high profile) roles at pace while maintaining strong service quality Build and manage trusted partnerships with a wide supplier base Support workforce planning conversations by understanding long term client needs Attending client meetings and supplier reviews to build relationships, understand challenges and plan ahead

We’re looking for someone who:

Is a confident communicator – written, spoken, and on the phone Can juggle a varied workload and prioritise effectively Is curious and conscientious – keen to learn and deliver high standards Has strong commercial awareness and a drive to exceed expectations (without pushy sales!) Is comfortable engaging with senior decision makers, including up to Chief Executive level Thrives in a fast paced, delivery focused environment with a clear public impact

Why Opus?

Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days at home Annual bonus scheme + flexible benefits Join a people first business that values public sector impact Clear career progression and training in MSP deliver

Apply Now!