Senior Recruitment Consultant

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Career development opportunities

25 days annual leave

Company pension

On-site parking

Modern office environment

Job summary

Stafforce Ports in Teesside is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Teesside team. This full 360 role lets you own the recruitment process from business development to candidate placement, with support from an established brand and a strong client network.

You will build relationships, win new business, and drive results in ports, logistics, industrial sectors. A successful candidate will have recruitment experience or a strong sales background, excellent communication, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment consultancies or strong sales/business development background.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Conducting sales calls, client meetings, and business development activities.
• Advertising vacancies across job boards, social media, and other recruitment platforms.
• Sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placing candidates.
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy intake to placement.
• Negotiating rates, fees, terms of business, and offers.
• Maintaining accurate candidate and client records using CRM and ATS systems.
• Achieving and exceeding agreed sales and recruitment targets.
• Providing outstanding customer service to clients and candidates.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Sales

Client relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: Competitive Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

About Us

Stafforce Ports is a growing and successful recruitment business specialising in supplying skilled and flexible workforce solutions across the Ports, Logistics, Industrial, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Maritime sectors.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant, Principal Consultant, or Managing Consultant to join our Teesside team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious recruiter who is passionate about building client relationships, developing new business, and delivering exceptional results.

The Opportunity

This is a full 360 recruitment role where you will take ownership of the entire recruitment process, from business development and account management through to candidate attraction and successful placements.

You will have the autonomy to grow your own desk while being supported by an established brand, experienced management team, and a strong network of existing clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and managing relationships with both existing and prospective clients.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Conducting sales calls, client meetings, and business development activities.
• Advertising vacancies across job boards, social media, and other recruitment platforms.
• Sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placing candidates.
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy intake to placement.
• Negotiating rates, fees, terms of business, and offers.
• Maintaining accurate candidate and client records using CRM and ATS systems.
• Achieving and exceeding agreed sales and recruitment targets.
• Providing outstanding customer service to clients and candidates.

What We're Looking For

Essential

Recruitment consultancy experience or a strong background in sales/business development
Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Commercially driven and target-focused mindset
Strong organisational and time management skills
Confident using Microsoft Office and recruitment systems

Desirable

Knowledge of the North East recruitment market
Experience recruiting within Industrial, Ports, Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, or Maritime sectors

Full UK Driving Licence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Uncapped commission structure
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Modern office environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business

Why Join Us?

We believe success comes from empowering our people. If you are an ambitious recruiter looking for the opportunity to grow your desk, develop your career, and be rewarded for your success, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Career development opportunities
• Uncapped commission

Work Location: Teesside (Office-Based)

Reference: S96

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.