Senior Recruitment Consultant

Quest Employment Ltd.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Contributory pension scheme

Birthday day off

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Staff recognition programme

Company-wide events

Club Quest benefits

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our well-established Industrial division. You will inherit an existing portfolio and take ownership of a warm desk, developing new business while nurturing client relationships.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, this role offers autonomy, progression opportunities, and a supportive team focused on service excellence and achieving targets.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success within Industrial recruitment or Industrial sales.
• Demonstrable success in business development and revenue generation.
• Strong account management and client relationship skills.
• Target-driven with excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop and secure new business through telephone and face-to-face sales activity
• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of client accounts
• Identify and target prospective clients within the Industrial sector
• Conduct market research and gather competitor intelligence
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Meet and exceed agreed sales and performance targets
• Source, interview, screen, and assess high-quality candidates
• Match suitable candidates to client vacancies effectively and efficiently
• Ensure accurate and timely updating of internal systems and compliance records
• Be second in line in Branch - supporting the branch manager and overseeing operations in their absence

Skills

Industrial recruitment

Business development

Account management

Communication

Negotiation

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant
Location:Peterborough
Salary: £28,000 plus bonus
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Quest Employment is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our successful and well-established branch in Peterborough.

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a warm and established desk within our thriving Industrial division. You will inherit existing client relationships while also being empowered to develop new business opportunities and expand your own portfolio. This role offers autonomy, responsibility, and genuine scope for career progression within a growing organisation.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth by delivering tailored recruitment solutions to clients across the area. You will build strong, long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates, ensuring service excellence and consistent achievement of performance targets.

This position offers the opportunity to operate in a supportive yet ambitious environment, working alongside experienced professionals who are committed to your continued development and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively develop and secure new business through telephone and face-to-face sales activity
• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of client accounts
• Identify and target prospective clients within the Industrial sector
• Conduct market research and gather competitor intelligence
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Meet and exceed agreed sales and performance targets
• Source, interview, screen, and assess high-quality candidates
• Match suitable candidates to client vacancies effectively and efficiently
• Ensure accurate and timely updating of internal systems and compliance records
• Be second in line in Branch - supporting the branch manager and overseeing operations in their absence

Candidate Requirements

• Proven track record of success within Industrial recruitment or Industrial sales
• Demonstratable success in business development and revenue generation
• Strong account management and client relationship skills
• Target-driven with excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

What We Offer

• Uncapped commission structure
• Contributory pension scheme
• Birthday day off
• 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Staff recognition programme including annual awards and incentives
• Company-wide events
• Club Quest employee benefits scheme

About Us

Established in 1993, Quest Employment is one of the Midlands’ leading independent recruitment agencies. We operate across the Industrial, Commercial, and Catering sectors and have grown consistently year on year. With 9 profit centres across the Midlands, East Anglia, and the Home Counties, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality recruitment solutions while maintaining a people-focused culture.

If you are an ambitious recruitment professional seeking the next step in your career within a supportive and high-performing environment, we would welcome your application.