Senior Recruitment Consultant

Compass Associates; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast

Fresh fruit

38 days holiday

Quarterly events

Wellbeing gifts

3pm finishes Fridays

Retail discount scheme

Industry training & qualifications

Cycle to Work

Staff referral bonus

Financial adviser access

Job summary

Compass Associates in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to drive business development, manage client and candidate relationships, and deliver high-quality recruitment solutions. You’ll work with an active client base and the firm’s supportive team to achieve targets.

You’ll balance business development, account management, and candidate sourcing while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and clear career progression in a values-led environment.

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment experience in permanent roles.
• Strong client and candidate management.
• Excellent communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with clients and candidates.
• Source and screen applicants to fill roles.
• Close vacancies with successful placements.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes and timelines.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship Building

Candidate Sourcing

Negotiation

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job description

Ready to take your recruitment career to the next level? Join an award-winning, values-led team where your success is genuinely rewarded, with real autonomy, a warm desk from day one, and earning potential that’s entirely in your hands.

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Cosham, Portsmouth

Competitive salary + uncapped commission (up to 35%)

The Role

If you're an experienced, hardworking, and results driven recruitment consultant, this could be your next opportunity. You’ll play a crucial role in building strong relationships with both candidates and clients, ensuring a smooth recruitment journey focused on quality and impactful solutions.

To succeed in this fast paced and dynamic environment, we need someone with:

• Strong Business Acumen
• Winning mentality
• Solutions driven mindset to customer service and customer excellence

You’ll balance business development, account management, and candidate relationships while having the autonomy to work your market in your way. You’ll also be supported by a team that values collaboration, ambition, and high quality work. You’ll work with existing client relationships and have access to an active talent pool right from day one.

What we can offer you

We believe in investing in our people, and we offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Free breakfast and fresh fruit to start your day right
• Generous holiday allowance that increases to 38 days with service YoY
• Quarterly company events and a lively social calendar
• Anniversary wellbeing gifts to celebrate your milestones
• 3pm finishes every Friday
• Retail discount scheme for savings on your favourite brand
• Industry recognised training and qualifications
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Internal Referral Scheme, earn £500 when you refer great people
• Access to a financial advisor for expert guidance

….and many more

For high achievers, benefits increase depending on success, including:

• Electric Car Schemes
• Life & Critical Illness Insurance

Profile

• A strong work ethic with a sense of humour
• Proven track record in recruitment (ideally permanent recruitment)
• Resilience, motivation, and a willingness to learn
• Commercial mindset and passion for the job
• Proactive and “can do” attitude
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• A genuine interest in building professional relationships
• Drive to succeed and improve your future

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, we offer a structured career development pathway with a strong focus on nurturing future leaders. We believe professional growth is essential for both individual success and long term business growth. We prioritise staff development, offering training, support, and tools to help you become a true sector specialist. With AI tools, LinkedIn Premium accounts, and access to industry events, we ensure you’re equipped for success.

Who we are

Compass Associates are part of Compass Recruitment Solutions (CRS), an award-winning recruitment and search organisation with 4 brands specialising in health, care, education, and life sciences. We work across the UK and internationally, and we’re proud of the values led culture we’ve built, one where people are encouraged to grow, succeed, and have fun while they do it. We’re also proud to have just been awarded Great Place to Work accreditation, recognising the culture we’ve built.