Recruitment Consultant - Public Sector

Dovetail and Slate; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Public Sector Recruitment Consultant to join their team. The ideal candidate will manage the full recruitment lifecycle within Housing or Local Government, winning new business and developing long-term client relationships. This pivotal role offers a salary of £30,000 - £45,000 plus uncapped commission, with excellent growth opportunities. Join a supportive culture at an exciting time of expansion for the firm.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive leadership

Collaborative culture

Modern office

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a public sector recruiter.
• Background in Housing or Local Government / Council recruitment is essential.
• Commercially minded and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for public sector roles.
• Proactively win new business and develop client relationships.
• Provide market insight and strategic recruitment advice.

Skills

Public sector recruitment experience

Business development

Client-facing skills

Understanding public sector compliance

Job description

Public Sector Recruitment Consultant - Housing / Local Government

Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 basic + uncapped commission

Due to a significant influx of new client agreements, we're looking to hire an experienced Public Sector Recruitment Consultant imediatamente to help grow and shape our Housing or Local Government division from our Manchester office.

This is a key hire as part of a wider growth strategy and will suit someone who is comfortable going out to market, winning new business, and building long-term public sector partnerships alongside delivering against existing agreements.

About Talentia Group

Talentia Group is a specialist recruitment group operating across public sector and education markets. Through our portfolio of brands, we partner with organisations nationwide to deliver high-quality, compliant recruitment solutions. We're known for our long-term client relationships, strong market reputation, and clear progression routes as teams and divisions grow.

Our public sector offering is expanding rapidly, and this role will play a pivotal part in that journey.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of a 360 recruitment desk within either Housing or Local Government / Councils, working with local authorities, housing associations, and other public sector organisations across the UK.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle (temporary, interim and/or permanent)
• Proactively winning new business and developing new client relationships
• Delivering against existing agreements while expanding the client base
• Playing an active role in growing and shaping the public sector division
• Working within public sector frameworks and compliance requirements
• Sourcing, qualifying, and managing candidates through the recruitment process
• Providing market insight and strategic recruitment advice to clients
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About You

• Proven experience as a public sector recruiter
• Background in Housing or Local Government / Council recruitment is essential
• Confident in business development and client‑facing activity
• Strong understanding of public sector compliance and frameworks
• Commercially minded, motivated, and comfortable growing a desk

What's on Offer

• £30,000 - £45,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
• Uncapped commission
• Opportunity to be instrumental in the growth of a key Talentia Group division
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
• Modern Manchester office

Why Join Us?

This lọwọ role offers the chance to join Talentia Group at a pivotal growth stage, with warm agreements in place and real scope to win new business, shape the division, and progress quickly. Ideal for an experienced public sector recruiter who wants ownership, influence, and long‑term career development.