Recruitment Consultant

Element Recruitment UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Ongoing training

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a motivated Recruitment Consultant to join their team. You will be responsible for building lasting client relationships, sourcing top talent, and managing placements. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and bonus structure included.

Qualifications

• Must be driven and ready for challenges in recruitment.
• Ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
• Experience in building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build consultative relationships with clients and candidates.
• Shape recruitment strategies based on job specifications.
• Source, screen, and register high-quality candidates.
• Guide candidates through the hiring process.
• Negotiate fees and understand commercial terms.

Skills

Strong relationship-building and communication skills

Self-motivated with a busy workload

Resilient and goal-oriented

Strategic thinker

Team player

Integrity-led mindset

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Finance Recruitment Specialist | 07787019788 | Associate Director at Element Recruitment

Are you a people-focused, driven professional ready for your next challenge in recruitment?

We’re looking for a motivated Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team at Element Recruitment, where relationships, results, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do!

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of your desk, from developing lasting client partnerships and winning new business, to sourcing top talent and managing placements end-to-end. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates success, encourages innovation, and supports your career growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building consultative, long-term relationships with clients and candidates
• Taking detailed job and person specs to shape recruitment strategies
• Writing engaging job adverts and using social media to attract top talent
• Sourcing, screening and registering high-quality candidates
• Guiding candidates and clients throughout the hiring process
• Advising clients on salary benchmarks and market trends
• Making proactive sales calls and arranging client meetings
• Negotiating fees and understanding commercial terms confidently

What We're Looking For

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Resilient, goal-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinker with sound decision-making abilities
• Team player who contributes to a positive and respectful culture
• Integrity-led with a positive, can-do mindset

Our Values - We don’t just talk about our values, we live them:

• Respect – We genuinely care about our colleagues, candidates, and clients
• Collaborate – We support each other and celebrate team success
• Lead by Example – We communicate openly and act with integrity
• Success – We’re driven to be our best and proud of what we achieve

Why Join Element?

• Supportive, friendly team culture
• Clear progression opportunities and ongoing training
• Recognition for achievements and a culture that celebrates wins
• Autonomy to run your own desk with backing from an experienced leadership team

We offer a competitive salary, alongside a generous bonus scheme, health & wellbeing benefits, flexible working and regular team and individual incentives!

Whether you’re an established recruiter or exploring a new career path in recruitment, if you’re excited to join a growing agency, get in touch.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Sales, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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