Recruitment Consultant

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Recruitment Consultant / Senior Consultant to join one of the South East's leading independent recruitment consultancies. Established for over 20 years, First Recruitment Services has built an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding service to both clients and candidates across multiple sectors.

As a driven Recruitment Consultant or Senior Recruitment Consultant you will join our Permanent Division. The role would suit an experienced recruiter with a proven billing history or even a developing consultant with some existing recruitment and sales experience looking to accelerate their career.

This is a sales-focused recruitment role operating within a highly competitive market. Success will come from building strong client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and delivering exceptional recruitment solutions.

The role of Recruitment Consultant / Senior Recruitment Consultant will include:

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy take-on to placement (360)
• Developing and growing relationships with existing clients
• Identifying and winning new business opportunities
• Advertising vacancies and sourcing suitable candidates
• Conducting candidate interviews and assessments
• Managing the offer process and negotiating terms
• Consistently achieving activity and revenue targets
• Building a strong market presence through networking and business development
• Delivering an exceptional service to both clients and candidates

You’ll need:

• Previous recruitment experience
• Strong sales and business development mentality
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and competitive environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivation and a resilient approach
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Benefits include:

• Competitive basic salary based on experience
• Uncapped commission structure
• Established and respected local brand with existing client relationships and database
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear progression opportunities
• Company events and incentives
• Optional private health scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to wellbeing and discounts portal
• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays rising to 25 over two years