Senior Recruitment Consultant – Industrial Growth & Autonomy

Quest Employment Ltd.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Contributory pension scheme

Birthday day off

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Staff recognition programme

Company-wide events

Club Quest benefits

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our well-established Industrial division. You will inherit an existing portfolio and take ownership of a warm desk, developing new business while nurturing client relationships.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, this role offers autonomy, progression opportunities, and a supportive team focused on service excellence and achieving targets.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success within Industrial recruitment or Industrial sales.
• Demonstrable success in business development and revenue generation.
• Strong account management and client relationship skills.
• Target-driven with excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop and secure new business through telephone and face-to-face sales activity
• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of client accounts
• Identify and target prospective clients within the Industrial sector
• Conduct market research and gather competitor intelligence
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Meet and exceed agreed sales and performance targets
• Source, interview, screen, and assess high-quality candidates
• Match suitable candidates to client vacancies effectively and efficiently
• Ensure accurate and timely updating of internal systems and compliance records
• Be second in line in Branch - supporting the branch manager and overseeing operations in their absence

Skills

Industrial recruitment

Business development

Account management

Communication

Negotiation

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Quest Employment Ltd in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our well-established Industrial division. You will inherit an existing portfolio and take ownership of a warm desk, developing new business while nurturing client relationships.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, this role offers autonomy, progression opportunities, and a supportive team focused on service excellence and achieving targets.