Recruitment Consultant

Position: Recruitment Consultant

Division: Building Control

Reports To: Divisional Manager

Location: Sandwich Office

Desk Type: Permanent Established Desk (Hot)

Purpose of the Role:

This role is designed for a driven Recruitment Consultant responsible for maintaining and growing an established desk within BRG’s specialist sectors. The Consultant will operate across the full 360° recruitment cycle, with a strong focus on business development, client acquisition, and consistent billing performance. The role offers a clear pathway for progression into senior and leadership positions based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Desk Development & Management:

• Maintain and further build an established recruitment desk of 15 years standing
• Identify further target markets and develop a strategic approach to client acquisition
• Deliver full-cycle recruitment - client engagement, job briefing, candidate sourcing, placement and compliance
• Maintain accurate records of activity and performance in the CRM

Business Development:

• Proactively identify and win new clients within the assigned sector
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships
• Continue to position BRG as a trusted recruitment partner in the market

Candidate Management:

• Source, screen and interview candidates for specialist roles
• Build candidate pipelines aligned with client needs
• Ensure high-quality candidate experience and compliance with BRG recruitment standards

Billing & Performance:

• Achieve monthly and quarterly billing targets
• Monitor and report on desk activity, pipeline health, and placement outcomes
• Contribute to team goals and collaborate with colleagues across the division

Core Competencies Required:

• Client Relationship Management
• Candidate Engagement & Sourcing
• Business Development & Sales
• Commercial Awareness
• Resilience & Goal Orientation
• Professional Communication
• Compliance & Ethical Standards

Progression Pathway:

• Desk Launch Phase: Establish and grow a new desk with support from Management & leadership
• Billing Phase: Achieve consistent billing performance and client retention
• Growth Phase: Progress into Senior Consultant or team leadership roles based on performance and contribution

Compensation & Incentives:

Base Salary: £30,000pa to £40,000pa DOE

Our Consultants earn:

Year 1 - £50,000pa to £60,000pa OTE

Year 2 - £70,000pa to £100,000pa OTE

Year 3 - £120,000pa+ OTE

Commission Structure: Competitive commission aligned with billing performance

Bonuses: Performance-based incentives and quarterly rewards

Development Support: Access to training, REC qualification, and mentorship

Performance Expectations:

• Deliver consistent billing aligned with agreed targets
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of clients and candidates
• Uphold compliance and CRM accuracy
• Demonstrate initiative, resilience, and commercial drive