Senior Recruitment Consultant

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Career progression

Training & development

Birthday off

Job summary

Workforce Staffing Ltd in Gloucester is seeking a sales-focused 360 Driving Recruitment Consultant to join our Cheltenham and Gloucester branch. This fast-paced desk offers huge potential, so we’re looking for someone with energy, resilience and a strong commercial drive.

As a 360 consultant you’ll win new business, fill urgent temporary vacancies, and build lasting client relationships. The role requires excellent communication, ability to work at pace, and a proven sales mindset.

Responsibilities

• Win new business through proactive outreach, cold calling and networking
• Fill urgent temporary vacancies and manage the end-to-end recruitment process
• Build strong, long-term relationships with drivers and clients
• Maintain accurate CRM data and provide excellent candidate care

Job description

Driving Recruitment Consultant (Sales-Focused)

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £32,000 to £38,000 Uncapped Commission

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am 5:00pm (Flexibility required)

Drive Your Recruitment Career Forward with Workforce

Workforce is one of the West Midlands leading recruitment firms, supplying over 700 businesses annually with high-quality, reliable staff. Since 2003, we ve built a reputation for delivering results fast while providing an exceptional service to clients and candidates alike.

We re now looking for a sales-focused 360 Driving Recruitment Consultant to join our high-performing Cheltenham and Gloucester branch. This is a fast-paced desk with huge potential, so we re looking for someone with energy, resilience, and a strong commercial drive.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant

As a 360 Consultant in our Driving division, you ll be responsible for winning new business, filling urgent temporary vacancies, and building long-term client relationships. You ll need to thrive under pressure, be responsive to ever-changing client demands, and deliver results at speed.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Proactively develop new business through cold calling, lead generation, networking and referrals
• Identify and engage key decision-makers in logistics and transport businesses
• Build a strong sales pipeline and consistently meet/exceed monthly targets
• Promote Workforce s recruitment solutions to new and existing clients
• Attend client visits to understand recruitment needs and secure new business
• Upsell additional services, such as advertising packages and extended placements

Recruitment Delivery

• Respond quickly and effectively to urgent client bookings, often same-day
• Write and post engaging job adverts to attract drivers across all classes
• Source, screen and register candidates efficiently, ensuring full compliance
• Manage the full recruitment cycle: vacancy brief to placement to aftercare
• Maintain strong relationships with active drivers and clients to ensure repeat business
• Keep CRM systems fully up to date for full visibility and compliance

What We re Looking For

• Experience in recruitment or B2B sales is highly desirable
• Knowledge of the driving or logistics sector is a plus but not essential
• Resilient, competitive and target-driven, with a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence decision-makers
• Able to work at pace, prioritise effectively and stay calm under pressure
• Comfortable making outbound sales calls and working toward KPIs

What You ll Get in Return

• £32,000 - £38,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission with a clear, achievable bonus structure
• Salary reviews every 6 months for hitting objectives
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing to 28 after 3 years)
• Day off for your birthday
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Ongoing coaching, training, and certified development programmes
• Career progression into senior or management roles
• Access to 24/7 GP line, mental health support and accident insurance
• High street and gym discounts
• Regular team socials, summer parties and Christmas events

Ready to Take the Wheel?

If you re a driven recruiter or salesperson who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, we want to hear from you.