Recruitment Consultant - Perms

Acorn by Synergie; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Birthday off

You Day

Uncapped commission

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life assurance from day one

Training and career progression

Friendly working environment

Staff events and incentives

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our Newport head office. You will run your own desk and deliver creative recruitment solutions across multiple sectors, focusing on permanent commercial recruitment.

The role offers a fast-paced, client-focused environment with autonomy, career development, and an uncapped commission scheme. You’ll build client relationships, source top talent and drive business growth in a busy team.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or sales is required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full permanent recruitment lifecycle from briefing to placement.
• Develop and maintain client relationships as a trusted recruitment partner.
• Carry out business development to win new clients and vacancies.
• Source, screen and interview candidates via job boards and networks.
• Match candidates to roles based on skills and fit; coach for interviews.
• Negotiate offers and fees to close placements.
• Maintain accurate candidate/client records in CRM/ATS.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and data protection.

Skills

Recruitment

Sales

Client relationships

Communication

Independent work

Tools

CRM systems

ATS

Job description

Newport | Permanent | Full-Time | Birthday Off | You Day | Employee Assistance Programme

Acorn by Synergie, part of Synergie - Europe's fifth-largest recruitment company, is recruiting an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our busy Newport head office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter or ambitious sales professional looking to build their career within a fast-paced, client-focused recruitment environment.

You'll have the autonomy to run your own desk, develop strong client relationships and deliver creative recruitment solutions across multiple sectors. This role focuses on permanent commercial recruitment, giving you the opportunity to manage your own client portfolio and drive business growth.

What We Offer

• Minimum 33 days' holiday.
• Birthday off and a You Day.
• Uncapped commission scheme with excellent earning potential.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Life assurance from day one.
• Training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Friendly and rewarding working environment.
• Competitions, incentives and regular staff events.

Key Duties

• Manage the full permanent recruitment lifecycle, from job briefing through to offer and placement.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted recruitment partner.
• Carry out business development activity to win new clients and generate vacancies.
• Source, screen and interview candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, networking and referrals.
• Match candidates to permanent opportunities based on skills, experience and cultural fit.
• Prepare candidates for interviews, providing coaching and feedback.
• Negotiate offers and fees to achieve successful placements.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records using CRM and ATS systems.
• Ensure recruitment activity complies with employment legislation, data protection and company processes.

Requirements

• Previous experience in recruitment or sales.
• Strong work ethic and confident, outgoing personality.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to listen, learn and develop strong client and candidate relationships.
• Passion for sales and delivering excellent customer service.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
• Full UK driving licence.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.