Recruitment Consultant - Public Sector

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

Job summary

A specialist recruitment group in Manchester is seeking an experienced Public Sector Recruitment Consultant focused on Housing and Local Government. The role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, building client relationships, and expanding the team. Candidates should have proven experience in public sector recruitment and a strong background in housing or local government. This position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 – £45,000 with uncapped commission and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a public sector recruiter.
• Background in Housing or Local Government recruitment is essential.
• Commercially minded, motivated, and comfortable growing a desk.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Proactively winning new business and developing client relationships.
• Delivering against existing agreements.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Understanding of 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 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

• 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

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
• Clear progression as the division and team expand
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
• Modern Manchester office

Why Join Us?3>

This 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.