Recruitment Consultant – HR Sector
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Recruitment Consultant within a dynamic and fast-growing national training provider. Specialising in IT and Digital apprenticeships, professional qualifications, and recruitment services, this organisation is dedicated to supporting individuals and businesses across the UK. With a strong reputation for high achievement rates and award-winning training solutions, they are committed to bridging skills gaps and driving career progression. Role Overview The Recruitment Consultant will play a key role in managing client relationships, generating high-quality candidates, and driving business development. Working within the recruitment team, this position focuses on both permanent & contract placements (80%) and apprenticeship starts (20%).Supported by client development, marketing, and apprenticeship resourcing teams, the role involves the full recruitment lifecycle – from creating new business opportunities to maintaining strong partnerships with existing clients. The successful candidate will use intelligent marketing, face-to-face meetings, and business development calls to generate success. Key Responsibilities
- Achieve set activity and billing targets while delivering on agreed objectives
- Generate new business through proactive sales activity
- Source and place high-quality candidates in permanent, contract, and apprenticeship roles
- Manage and nurture client relationships to the highest standard
- Cross-sell a full range of recruitment and training solutions
- Act as a brand ambassador, representing the company professionally
- Maintain accurate records and management information on CRM systems
- Support business growth through tendering and pitching for new contracts
- Ensure compliance with all internal and external policies and procedures
- Provide mentorship and support to colleagues as needed
- Proven experience in recruitment, business development, or account management
- High levels of pace, passion, and persuasion
- Commercially astute with a solutions-driven mindset
- Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and interpersonal
- Ability to manage relationships with a wide range of clients professionally
- Highly professional, well-presented, and confident in delivering first-class service
- Motivational and results-driven, with a determination to succeed
- Adaptable to change and supportive of business growth initiatives
- Experience leading and mentoring colleagues (for senior roles)