Senior Recruitment Consultant

Insight Executive Group; Leyfields; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking a driven Senior Consultant to join their Social Housing and Local Authority team in Tamworth. This hybrid role involves building relationships with clients and candidates, managing the 360 recruitment process, and exceeding personal and team targets. Ideal candidates will have over two years of experience in recruitment, strong communication skills, and an ability to deliver exceptional service. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including generous commissions and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Generous commission structure

Wellbeing initiatives

Regular team events

Opportunities for charitable support

1-2-1 coaching sessions

Quarterly awards

Vitality healthcare cover

Continuous learning and development

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in 360 recruitment, preferably in public or housing sector.
• Ability to source and manage candidates effectively.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Understand and meet clients' hiring needs.
• Manage the full 360 recruitment process.

Skills

360 recruitment experience

Candidate sourcing

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Senior Consultant, Social Housing

Tamworth (Hybrid) £30,000 - £35,000 + commission + benefits

About the Role

We're looking for a driven Senior Consultant to join our growing Social Housing and Local Authority recruitment team, based in our latest office opening, in Tamworth.

Working closely with Manager Ollie Timmis, you'll play a key role in connecting outstanding talent with clients across the social housing sector - building long-term partnerships, delivering trusted advice, and helping organisations make a difference in their communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an values-driven environment and is ready to take ownership of a growing market area within our established Estates and Facilities Management division.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and nurturing long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Understanding and meeting clients' hiring needs across social housing and local authorities.
• Sourcing rising talent using our CRM, LinkedIn, and other search tools.
• Managing the full 360 recruitment process, from search and screening through to offer stage.
• Hitting personal and team targets while delivering exceptional service standards.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years' experience in 360 recruitment (public sector or property/housing sector desirable).
• Proven ability to source, engage and manage candidates effectively.
• Strong commercial acumen and self-motivation.
• Confident communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Team player who contributes to a supportive, collaborative culture.

What We Offer

• Generous Commissions: clear, transparent, and fair, with earning potential from day one.
• Wellbeing Initiatives: weekly 1-2-1 coaching, Vitality healthcare, and a healthy work-life balance.
• Staying Social: regular team events, from ski trips and cookery courses to adrenaline-filled adventures.
• Giving Back: opportunities to support charities and awareness days throughout the year.
• 1-2-1 Coaching: confidential personal development sessions with a professional coach.
• Additional Rewards: quarterly awards and prizes including spa weekends and fine dining.
• Vitality Healthcare Cover: comprehensive physical and mental health support for all employees.
• Learning & Development: continuous on-the-job learning through mentoring at all levels and full-team training sessions to keep you ahead of the competition.

About Insight Executive

Founded in 2015, Insight Executive is a specialist recruitment consultancy partnering with public and private sector clients across Procurement, Estates & FM, Property, Digital and Consultancy Services.

We've built our reputation on relationships rather than transactions to deliver recruitment that has lasting impact.

Our Values

• Inclusive - We champion fairness, respect, and opportunity for all.
• Impactful - We focus on results that create real, positive change.
• Accountable - We take ownership, deliver on our promises, and build trust.
• Integrity - We act with honesty and professionalism in every interaction.

Ready to make a difference in social housing recruitment?
Apply today or contact Ollie Timmis for a confidential chat