Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant

Location: Lisburn
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £26,000 per annum OTE £35,500

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary plus commission
• Reward & Recognition Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• 36 days annual leave including public holidays
• Ongoing training, development and clear career progression

The Role

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, tailored recruitment solutions to clients while supporting candidates through every stage of their job search. This is a fast-paced, target-driven role suited to someone who enjoys building relationships, developing business, and delivering results.

You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle from winning and servicing clients to sourcing, screening, and placing candidates while consistently meeting performance and revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Generate new business opportunities and develop existing client relationships
• Achieve sales and gross profit targets in line with KPIs
• Conduct client meetings, both new and existing
• Identify and follow up on new leads and opportunities
• Support proposal writing and tender submissions
• Negotiate fees and rates in line with company policy
• Ensure compliance with approval and discount frameworks

Client Management

• Manage and develop client accounts, ensuring excellent service delivery
• Handle vacancy intake and ongoing vacancy management
• Provide market insights including salary benchmarking and candidate availability
• Gather and maintain detailed client information including organisational structure and workforce trends
• Cross-sell additional recruitment brands and services where appropriate
• Produce management information and complete client satisfaction surveys
• Provide on-call support to clients when required

Candidate Management

• Source, screen, and register candidates in line with weekly KPIs
• Build and maintain strong talent pools
• Prepare candidates for interviews and provide detailed client briefings
• Deliver constructive interview feedback and career advice
• Negotiate offers, notice periods, and employment terms
• Advise candidates on pay rates, training, and progression opportunities
• Manage temporary worker availability where applicable
• Ensure CVs are high quality, accurate, and aligned to client requirements

Compliance & Quality

• Carry out candidate vetting including ID checks, right-to-work, references, and compliance documentation
• Maintain accurate records in line with legislative and company requirements
• Ensure all written and verbal communication is professional and effective
• Use and maintain the CRM system accurately
• Support branch operations and deputise for the Branch Manager when required
• Mentor colleagues and support training and development initiatives
• Manage your own personal development plan (PDP)

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 1 year recruitment consultancy experience within the last 5 years
  OR
  2 years direct sales experience in a target-driven environment
• Experience managing clients and developing new business
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Full driving licence or access to transport (travel required)

Desirable Criteria

• 2+ years recruitment consultancy experience
• Experience using recruitment databases / CRM systems
• Professional accreditation (REC or NRF/ERF)

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a leading recruitment organisation that values performance, development, and people. You'll be supported with training, structure, and progression, while working in a role where your success is recognised and rewarded.