Recruitment Consultant in Berkshire

Murray McIntosh is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a strong industry reputation built on quality, integrity and long?term partnerships. We work with high-profile clients across policy, engineering and water infrastructure, taking a consultative, insight-led approach to recruitment in complex, regulated and technical markets.
Our team structure gives consultants autonomy and support to build sustainable desks and long-term careers.
The role
We are recruiting Recruitment Consultants to join multiple teams across the business. This is a 360 role, combining business development, client management and candidate delivery within a clearly defined specialist market.

Our office is based in Goring-on Thames and we work from home on Fridays.

What you will be doing

• Managing end-to-end recruitment processes across permanent and/or contract roles
• Building long-term relationships with clients and candidates
• Developing new business through consultative, insight-led conversations
• Advising clients on hiring strategy, market conditions and talent availability
• Producing high-quality candidate shortlists and written briefs
• Contributing to team knowledge and market positioning

About you

• Previous recruitment experience, ideally within a professional, technical or specialist market
• Confident with business development and relationship management
• Commercially aware and organised in your approach
• Interested in building a long?term desk and specialist reputation
• Motivated by quality outcomes rather than transactional recruitment

Murray McIntosh is committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss any adjustments needed to support you through the recruitment process.

Our specialist teams

Policy & Public Affairs. Working within industry, regulators, trade associations, charities and consultancies, we support our clients to recruit niche talent in policy, public affairs, communications and economics.
Engineering. Recruiting across disciplines from mechanical and electrical through to design and systems engineering. We work with defence, aerospace, manufacturing, science and research industries, supporting permanent and contract hiring at all levels.
Water. Partnering with water companies, consultancies and framework partners across clean and wastewater, infrastructure, environmental and capital programmes, with a strong contractor focus and long?term client relationships.

Benefits
We offer clear career progression, accredited training and ongoing coaching, alongside excellent uncapped commission. Benefits also include private health insurance, a generous annual leave allowance, regular team socials including summer and Christmas parties. Our culture supports balance and well-being, with work from home Fridays and a collaborative working environment.