Recruitment Consultant

Are you a driven recruitment consultant professional with a flair for winning clients, building relationships, and shaping high-performing teams? We’re looking for a bold, ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our fast-growing, recruitment company based in Wetherby.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where you won’t just deliver recruitment—you’ll help build and lead a commercial desk from the ground up, bring in your own clients, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business.
As part of a small but ambitious team, you’ll have real autonomy, influence, and the chance to create something significant while accelerating your own career.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Business Development & Client Leadership
* Identify, approach, and win new commercial clients, building long-term strategic partnerships
* Develop and grow your own client portfolio while shaping the wider commercial desk strategy
* Act as a trusted advisor, understanding client hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions
* End-to-End Recruitment & Delivery
* Own the full recruitment lifecycle from job briefing through to successful onboarding
* Source top-tier candidates using social media, job boards, referrals, networking, and headhunting
* Deliver an exceptional candidate experience while ensuring strong client outcomes
* Screening, Interviewing & Talent Strategy
* Conduct structured interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit
* Present high-quality shortlists and market insights to clients and hiring managers
* Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline for current and future demand
* Play a key role in shaping and building a high-performing recruitment team
* Contribute to developing processes, culture, and growth strategy within the business
* Work closely with leadership to scale the commercial division
What We’re Looking For
* Experience: 1–2+ years in recruitment consultant, ideally within a start-up, agency, or fast-paced growth environment
* Strong background in business development or client-facing roles is highly desirable
Why Join Us?
Build Something Big: Take ownership of your desk and help build a commercial recruitment function from the ground up
Real Impact: See the direct results of your work on both business growth and team development
Fast Growth Environment: Be part of a company where your ideas, energy, and ambition genuinely shape the future
Collaborative Culture: Join a driven, supportive team that values autonomy and achievement
Benefits
* Additional day of holiday per year (capped at 5 years)
* Free onsite parking
* Excellent commission and bonus structure for both placements and client growth
* Birthday off
* Company events and BBQ's