Senior Recruitment Consultant

Candour; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Fast-track promotions

Team incentives

1pm Friday finish

Hybrid working

Flex hours Wednesdays

Gym membership

25 days holiday + birthday off

Additional annual leave

Sabbatical after 5 years

Cycle to work

Home-working setup

Pension scheme

Manchester city centre office

Collaborative culture

Leadership progression in 3-9 months

Job summary

Candour is expanding and seeking ambitious recruiters who want ownership of their desk, autonomy to shape success, and genuine progression opportunities in a high-performing, people-first tech recruitment business in Manchester.

Whether you have six months’ experience or over ten years in recruitment, you’ll inherit a desk with established clients and candidates, supported by market-leading tools and leadership, with clear development plans and fast-track progression.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in recruitment from 6 months - 10+ years.
• Experience in a 360-recruitment role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience - recruitment isn’t always easy, and persistence matters.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Skills

Recruitment

Communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Resilience

Tools

CRM tools

ATS

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your career within a high-performing, people-first tech recruitment business. We’re looking for ambitious, driven recruiters who want more than just their next role, they want to take ownership of their desk, have the autonomy to shape their success, and build a long-term career with genuine opportunities for progression.

Whether you have six months’ experience or over ten years in recruitment, we’re growing across all levels and are keen to hear from people who are ready to take the next step.

What’s In It For You?

• Uncapped commission with no thresholds
• Fast-track promotions and regular achievers’ meals & celebrations
• Team incentives
• 1pm Friday finish
• Hybrid working with flexibility around early finishes or late starts
• Extended lunches + Flex Hours Wednesdays
• Fully paid city centre gym membership
• 25 days holiday + your birthday off
• Additional annual leave every year at Candour
• Sabbatical after 5 years’ service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to market-leading tech and a full home-working setup
• Company pension scheme
• Outstanding Manchester city centre office, with access to workspaces across the UK
• A supportive, competitive, and collaborative culture where success is shared
• Accelerated career progression, with opportunities to step into leadership within 3-9 months

The Opportunity

We’re looking for ambitious recruiters who want more progression, more autonomy, and more earning potential.

You’ll inherit a desk with established clients and candidates, supported by market-leading tools and technology. You’ll have the freedom to grow your desk your way, backed by experienced leaders who genuinely want to see you succeed.

Whether you’re early in your recruitment career or already experienced/ leading a team and ready to step up, you’ll receive:

• In-depth onboarding and training
• External training and development support
• A clear, structured development plan

We believe learning never stops. At every level, there’s room to grow.

For the right individuals, this role offers the chance to become a leading figure in the business, shape the future of Candour, and have a genuine voice in how we grow.

What We’re Looking For

• A proven track record in recruitment from 6 months - 10+ years.
• Experience in a 360-recruitment role
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Resilience - recruitment isn’t always easy, and persistence matters
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment