Recruitment & Business Development Consultant

Recruitment & Business Development Consultant
Southend | £33,000 - £38,000 DOE + Uncapped Bonus

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for another great person to join our team.

At gap personnel, we look for people who are Innovative, Consultative, Accountable, Real and Ethical. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, building relationships and spotting opportunities. You'll be confident speaking with clients and candidates, comfortable using systems and technology, and motivated by delivering results.

This is a true 360 recruitment role, giving you responsibility for both candidate generation and business development.

Hours

Monday to Friday
08:30am – 17:00pm

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing new business opportunities and generating leads.
• Booking and attending client meetings.
• Building relationships with clients and candidates.
• Sourcing, screening and interviewing candidates for temporary and permanent vacancies.
• Using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, social media and CRM systems to attract talent.
• Managing candidate pipelines and maintaining accurate records.
• Completing compliance checks, references and right-to-work verification.
• Matching candidates to vacancies based on skills, experience and cultural fit.
• Managing temporary worker availability and deployment.
• Supporting the branch in achieving targets and service levels.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Someone who enjoys sales and business development.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident using CRM systems, databases and Microsoft Office.
• Positive attitude and team-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.

What We Offer

• Uncapped bonus scheme
• 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Bespoke training and development
• Clear career progression
• Yearly awards event
• Eye care voucher
• Quarterly performance recognition (£250 voucher)
• Health assurance
• Wellbeing programme
• Plus more