Recruitment Consultant Brighton, East Sussex Maximus Solutions Ltd £28,600 - 35,000 - Annum 2 h[...]

Gumtree; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gumtree is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our ambitious team. In this role, you will manage your own desk, develop client relationships, and achieve revenue targets. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of recruitment experience, preferably in construction, along with excellent negotiation skills. We offer competitive salaries, uncapped commissions, and career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission

Car allowance, company laptop, and mobile phone

Flexible/hybrid working options

Ongoing support and regular 1-on-1 mentoring

Clear career path with promotion potential

Qualifications

• 1–2 years+ experience in a Recruitment Consultant role, preferably in construction.
• Strong candidate management and negotiation skills.
• Ambition to grow into a senior position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full 360° recruitment including sourcing and placement.
• Manage own desk within specialist construction sectors.
• Build strong relationships with clients and candidates.

Skills

Business Development

Candidate Sourcing

Negotiation Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

1–2 years experience in Recruitment Consultant role

Experience in construction or technical preferred

Job description

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About Us:

Maximus Solutions Ltd is an ambitious and fast-growing construction recruitment agency, now in our 4th year of trading. Specialising in Trades & Labour, Mechanical & Electrical, and Senior Appointments (temp and perm), we’re aiming for 100% year-on-year growth — and looking for experienced recruiters to help drive it.

The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our team. You’ll be trusted to run your own desk, grow your client base, and deliver outstanding results in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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Full 360° recruitment: business development, candidate sourcing, and placement

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Managing your own desk within our specialist construction sectors

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Building strong relationships with clients and candidates

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Working to annual revenue targets with support from leadership

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Contributing to the growth and future of the business

What We’re Looking For:

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1–2 years+ experience in a Recruitment Consultant role (construction or technical preferred)

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Proven ability to win business and deliver results

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Strong candidate management and negotiation skills

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Ambition to grow into a senior or management role

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Self-starter with resilience and drive

What We Offer:

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Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission

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Car allowance, company laptop, and mobile phone

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Flexible/hybrid working options

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Ongoing support and regular 1-on-1 mentoring

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Clear career path with real promotion potential

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A chance to shape and grow your role within an expanding business

How to Apply:

Submit your CV today — or contact us for a confidential conversation about how Maximus Solutions can be the next big step in your recruitment career

"Be wary of buyers asking to use 'Gumtree delivery' or 'Payments on Gumtree' because Gumtree doesn't offer these services currently. Requests from Whatsapp or SMS could be scams"

"Only access Gumtree from gumtree.com and do not follow links sent by other users"

"Share photos and ask lots of questions about the items you are buying and selling"

"If an ad or reply sounds too good to be true, it probably is"

"Use the 'Reply to ad' button for your safety and privacy"

"Don't reply to email addresses hidden in text and pictures"

"Trade in person, use PayPal 'paying for an item or service' to transfer money"

"Beware of fake Gumtree, eBay or escrow sites and invoices"