Senior Recruitment Consultant - Fit Out & Interiors

Its Building People; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Southampton is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to manage a desk focusing on Fit Out & Interiors. The role involves building relationships, sourcing candidates, and exceeding sales targets. Candidates should have over three years of recruitment experience and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive salary and career progression opportunities are offered, along with comprehensive training and bonuses for performance.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary (£29k-£32k) + commission

Fast-track career progression

Comprehensive training

Team incentives

Extra annual leave for every year of service

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruitment, ideally in construction or trades.
• Driver with a full UK licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop your own Fit Out & Interiors desk.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Develop new business opportunities through calls and meetings.
• Proactively source skilled candidates.
• Work with a Resourcer to ensure quality placements.

Skills

Motivated, ambitious, and results-driven

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Target-focused

Job description

Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant with a passion for the Fit Out and Interiors sector? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment where success is recognised and your career progression is in your hands?

We're looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Blue Collar Construction team at ITS Building People in Southampton, specialising in Fit Out & Interiors recruitment.

With ambitious growth plans for 2025 and beyond, this is the perfect time to join our expanding business, take ownership of a thriving desk, and make a real impact in a high-demand market.

🔹 Who We Are

With over 50 years of recruitment experience and 19 offices across the UK, ITS Building People is one of the most established names in construction recruitment. We combine local knowledge with a personal, tailored approach, building strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

🔹 The Role

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage and develop your own Fit Out & Interiors desk, focusing on temporary and contract placements across roles such as carpenters, painters, dryliners, ceiling fixers etc.

Your main duties will include:

• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Developing new business opportunities through outbound calls, client meetings, and networking.
• Proactively sourcing skilled candidates using advertising, social media, and headhunting.
• Working with a Resourcer to ensure quality, efficient placements.
• Consistently meeting and exceeding sales and activity targets.

🔹 What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Motivated, ambitious, and results-driven.
• Experienced in recruitment (3+ years) - ideally within construction, interiors, or trades & labour sectors.
• Confident and personable, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Target-focused and eager to grow their desk and career.
• A driver with a full UK licence (essential).

🔹 What's in It for You

• Competitive basic salary (£29k-£32k) + commission and performance bonuses.
• Fast-track career progression into senior and management roles.
• Comprehensive training, including REC-accredited qualifications.
• Team incentives, regular social events, and quarterly rewards.
• Extra annual leave for every year of service.
• A supportive, energetic team culture where hard work and success are recognised.

🔹 Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ready to build your career with a forward-thinking recruitment business that values its people and rewards results, we'd love to hear from you.