Recruitment Consultant

Cummins Mellor; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in Blackburn is seeking a Temporary Recruitment Consultant to manage a warm recruitment desk. This role entails sourcing and placing top talent while fostering relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will possess strong transferable skills such as sales ability and communication, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. The position offers hybrid working, professional development opportunities, and a competitive commission scheme, making it suitable for those new to the field or experienced. Apply today to join the team.

Benefits

Structured personal coaching

Hybrid working

Progression routes into management or development

Market-leading commission scheme

33 days holiday plus additional for service

Qualifications

• Recruitment experience is desirable but not essential; transferable skills valued.
• Enjoys working at pace and is organized with attention to detail.
• Curious, people-focused and motivated by excellent customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage a temporary commercial recruitment desk supporting high-quality clients.
• Build strong relationships with clients to understand workforce needs.
• Source and engage top commercial temp talent across a range of roles.
• Manage the full temp recruitment lifecycle including candidate bookings.
• Develop new client relationships to grow the desk and increase revenue.

Skills

Sales ability

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Permanent | Blackburn | Hybrid Working

Having recently celebrated 35 years in business, Cummins Mellor are proud of our reputation as a trusted recruitment partner across East Lancashire. Due to continued success, we’re now looking for an ambitious Temporary Recruitment Consultant to join our Commercial division, stepping into a warm, well‑established desk with strong client relationships already in place.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys building long‑term relationships with both clients and candidates.

Your new role…

• Managing a temporary commercial recruitment desk, supporting our existing portfolio of high‑quality clients
• Building strong, consultative relationships with clients to understand their workforce needs and deliver timely, effective recruitment solutions
• Sourcing, engaging and placing top commercial temp talent across a range of roles
• Managing the full temp recruitment lifecycle, including candidate availability, bookings, after‑care and compliance
• Proactively developing new client relationships to grow your desk and increase revenue

Who are we looking for?

• Recruitment experience is desirable but not essential — we’re more interested in transferable skills such as sales ability, resilience, strong communication and a genuine desire to succeed (full training provided)
• Someone who enjoys working at pace and is highly organised, with great attention to detail
• A positive, team‑focused individual who aligns with our values and culture
• Naturally curious, people‑focused and motivated by delivering excellent customer experiences

What’s in it for you?

• Structured and regular personal coaching sessions
• Hybrid working (dependent on experience)
• The opportunity to join an ambitious, supportive team with a clear purpose
• Clear progression routes into people management or business development, depending on your strengths and career goals
• Market‑leading commission scheme
• 33 days holiday, plus an extra day for every year of service (up to 5 years)

If you’re considering your next step in recruitment — whether you’re experienced or looking to transition into the industry — we’d love to speak with you about joining the Cummins Mellor team.

Apply online today and let’s start the conversation.