Job Title: Recruitment Consultant

Employment Type: Full-time Job

Based: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire location with hybrid working

Who we are

Shirley Parsons is a global consulting business specialising in Health, Safety, Quality, and Sustainability. We provide recruitment services placing both permanent and contract people, working with globally renowned companies and SMEs. We also provide direct HSEQ consultancy support to our clients via in-house professionals.

The opportunity

We are offering you the ideal opportunity to kick on in your career. We have brand leadership within the Health, Safety, Sustainability, and Quality sectors, with hundreds of repeat clients and contacts, and an industry-leading database. Additionally, due to the respect of the Shirley Parsons brand globally, our consultants have the ability to work with industry professionals who have worked with us and have brand respect that enables quick rapport and engagement.

You will have a track record of success in recruitment and will be looking to increase both your earning power and influence within your next role. As a result, you’re ready to progress your career and become a key player in a buoyant market with a specialist market leader.

Moreover, we have several competitive differentiators as genuine experts in our field and a global footprint with several offices across Europe, North America, and APAC. Our mission of being Global Leaders is becoming a reality and we need top talent to join the journey and share in our success.

What will you be doing?

Proactively develop new business with both new and existing clients across the Health, Safety, Sustainability, and Quality sectors, and negotiate strong terms of business.
Work with clients to understand their needs and build a search process that suits them.
Source, headhunt, and screen suitable candidates, to successfully match candidates to the client's requirements.
Build your network of candidates and clients to become the go-to recruitment consultant in your sector, and always deliver a high level of service.
Drive sales and work closely with your manager to identify ways to continue to excel and increase your earning potential.

What we are looking for:

Previous recruitment experience (Permanent, Contract or Search)
Exceptional people and influencing skills
A track record of billing success
Leadership qualities and/or potential
High work ethic and a drive to succeed/self-motivated
Great energy and an uplifting presence

What can we offer you:

Alongside a competitive salary and uncapped commission structure, here's what we can offer you:

Becoming part of our purpose-driven journey to protect life and the planet
Commission can be earned from day one, there is no threshold
Full training and career progression plan for each individual
Access to a huge client and candidate base enabling warm business development
Regular incoming enquiries via our website and network built over almost 20 years
All expenses paid incentives such as trips away, nights out, and days at the races
Annual awards evening to celebrate and recognise your excellent work
A supportive and celebratory culture