Experienced Recruitment Consultant

Leicester - Business Support

£38,423 - £43,709, plus uncapped commission and benefits

Welcome to Hays!

Hays is a market leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions worldwide. With over 50 years' experience, Hays operates across 16 countries within 6 core industries and a selection of local specialisms.

But joining Hays isn't just about being part of a global business leader; here your ambition, collaboration and performance will be celebrated. Hays offers clear progression pathways, so continue your recruitment career with us at Hays.

Your new team

Join our Leicester Business Support team, based in one of our flagship offices and modern city-centre location. You'll work alongside well-established consultants supporting clients across our core industries, and be part of a high-performing, welcoming and collaborative group who partner with a broad range of commercial organisations across the Central region.

Due to continued success, we are investing further in our Business Support offering. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter to take ownership of a warm, established desk with existing client relationships and clear growth potential. You'll have the autonomy to build on strong foundations, deepen client partnerships, increase market share and be rewarded through a competitive package with uncapped commission.

Your new role

We are looking for a sales-driven Experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our Leicester office within our Business Support division, focusing on permanent placements up to £40k across Technical Administration, HR, Marketing and Procurement roles.

As an Experienced Recruitment Consultant, your primary focus will be to proactively develop and nurture relationships with clients and candidates across the Business Support market, building better and more profitable solutions across Leicester and the wider Central region. The responsibilities of an Experienced Recruitment Consultant include:

• Develop new business relationships and maintain your existing network of clients through business development calls, client visits, networking and market engagement.
• Source, interview, evaluate and place highly skilled professionals across Technical Administration, HR, Marketing and Procurement roles.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of clients, building strong, trust-based relationships across an established permanent desk.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process with pace, accuracy and commercial focus.
• Collaborate and share market knowledge, leads and resources with the wider team and regional network.
• Consistently deliver on agreed targets and contribute to team performance.
• Be customer centric by using market insight to identify trends and create solutions that meet your clients' strategic goals.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have previous recruitment experience and a proven track record in business development, client relationship management and delivering against targets. You will be a highly driven, ambitious and resilient individual who can navigate the highs and lows of recruitment while supporting success in those around you.

• Previous recruitment experience, ideally within a commercial, professional services or Business Support market.
• Accountable with a strong track record in business development and client relationship management.
• Motivated towards achieving ambitious results and pushing outside your comfort zone to progress your career.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and communication skills, with confidence having honest conversations.
• People-focused with a strong sales and service mentality.
• Adaptable and agile, able to seek new opportunities in the market while sharing insight with your colleagues.

What you'll get in return - The Hays Benefits

Believing that personal growth leads to professional progression, you will feel heard, valued and assured that we care about your wellbeing, in an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self. This will enable you to reach your full potential, broadening your ability to make a positive impact and leading to your own personal success.

• Access to market-leading training and development to help you evolve your career.
• Cutting-edge tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working patterns.
• Generous leave entitlements, including your birthday off and paid volunteering days through our Working for Your Tomorrow initiative.
• Celebrate success through a culture built on rewarding high performance, with uncapped commission in addition to base salary.
• High performer incentives and rewards recognising performance locally, regionally and nationally.
• Global career opportunities to make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays.
• Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels welcome.
• Wellbeing rewards, including health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts.
• Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues.

What to do now

If you are ready to take your recruitment career to the next level and work with a company that values performance, integrity and collaboration, apply today.

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.