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Recruitment Consultant
Job ID:
ar128
Salary:
c£35,000 Plus Bens & Commission
Location:
Hybrid Stockport/ Bolton
Job Type:
Full Time Permanent
Description:
Overview
We are looking for an experienced 360 Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a commercial/business support desk covering Bolton and the wider North West. This is a genuine opportunity to grow and shape a high‑potential patch, with support from an experienced leadership team and an established brand.
You’ll work a hybrid model – predominantly from home, with 1–2 days a week in our modern Stockport office alongside a small, experienced team.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Management
Own a defined geographical patch (Bolton and surrounding areas: Bury, Oldham, Chorley, Preston, etc.).
Proactively identify and win new business across commercial/business support roles (perm & temp).
Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and lapsed clients.
Conduct regular client meetings/visits (aiming towards c.4 per week) to deepen relationships and secure new vacancies and bookings.
Negotiate fees, rates, and terms in line with company guidelines and market conditions.
Candidate Attraction & Management
Source candidates through job boards, database, social media, networking, and referrals.
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for perm and temp roles:Advertising vacancies
Screening and interviewing candidates
Shortlisting and presenting candidates to clients
Managing interview processes and feedback
Handling offers, negotiations, and onboarding.
Build and maintain talent pools relevant to your patch and specialism.
Desk & Performance Management
Take full ownership for building and growing your own desk, including:Achieving and then growing monthly billing levels (working towards c. £10k per month).
Maintaining a healthy pipeline of vacancies and bookings.
Work towards individually agreed targets and KPIs, focused on:Vacancies and bookings
Client meetings
Revenue and margin.
Use the CRM and reporting tools accurately to record activity, pipeline, and revenue.
Collaborate with colleagues across the business to maximise cross‑selling opportunities.
Requirements:
Essential
Proven experience as a 360 Recruitment Consultant (ideally in commercial/office support or similar).
Demonstrable track record of:Winning new clients
Building and maintaining a personal desk
Delivering consistent billings.
Comfortable in a BD‑driven environment – this is not a resourcer/job‑filler role.
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with clients and candidates.
Self‑motivated, accountable, and commercially aware.
Able to work effectively in a hybrid model (home and Stockport office), and happy to cover the Bolton/North West patch.
Desirable
Experience running a geographical desk.
Knowledge of the North West market (Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Stockport and surrounding areas).
Experience placing both temp and perm roles.
Package & Commission
Basic salary: up to £35,000 (depending on experience).
Commission structure:
First 6 months: individually set thresholds based on:Patch potential
Inherited client base (if any)
Your experience and basic salary.
May include stepped targets in the early months (e.g. lower billing thresholds).
Once established: work towards c. £10,000 per month in billings.
Commission paid as a percentage of all billings once you hit target, starting at 5% and increasing through bands (10%, 12%, 15%) as performance grows.
Hours:Monday: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday–Thursday: 8:45am – 5:30pm
Friday: 8:45am – 4:30pm (early finish).
Benefits
24 days annual leave, rising to 29 days with length of service.
Birthday day off.
Healthcare cash plan, including:Medical cover
Gym discounts
Supermarket vouchers
Counselling and mental health support.
Attendance bonus up to £360 per year, paid twice yearly (May and October), subject to attendance criteria.
Employee referral scheme – up to £1,000 for successful recruitment referrals, paid over 6 months.
Enhanced sick pay.
Free parking at the Stockport office.
Regular team socials and events (e.g. team meals/nights out).
Culture & Environment
Small, tight‑knit team with high accountability and low ego.
Supportive, grown‑up environment: “nice people, no drama”.
Access to experienced leaders with deep local market knowledge.
Opportunity to genuinely influence the success of your patch and contribute to the growth of the business.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced 360 recruiter who enjoys building and owning a desk, and you want a role with autonomy, realistic earnings, and a supportive culture, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience and typical monthly billings.