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 Please apply with your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience and typical monthly billings.