Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant – Finance/Accountancy & Professional Services/Office Recruitment

Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 DOE + 20% Commission(paid on all immediate business)

The Company

A long‑established, people‑focused, independent recruitment business in the East Midlands is expanding and looking to hire experienced Recruitment Consultants to join its Accountancy &Finance and Professional Services and Office divisions. This opportunity is ideal for a Recruitment Consultant who enjoys working with warm clients, live roles, and a supportive team.

With many years of success, the business offers established relationships, a strong job flow, and immediate earning potential for every Recruitment Consultant who joins.

The company is led by a hands‑on, hardworking, and charismatic CEO who is passionate about mentoring the next generation of recruiters. Every Recruitment Consultant in the business benefits from their industry knowledge, guidance, and genuine commitment to personal and professional development.

There is a clear succession plan, creating a unique opportunity for a driven Recruitment Consultant to step into more responsibility as the CEO gradually transitions away from day‑to‑day operations.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent chance for a Recruitment Consultant to join a supportive, stable business with a genuinely warm desk and existing business . You’ll inherit long‑standing client relationships and active vacancies from day one, allowing you to focus on delivery, service, and billing quickly.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle

* Maintain and grow the existing warm accounts

* Qualify roles and manage vacancies through to successful placement

* Build and maintain long‑term client relationships

* Attend client meetings and generate new business

* Network to develop your market presence

Benefits

* £30,000 – £45,000 basic salary (DOE)

* 20% commission on all placements

* Zero threshold for the first 6 months

* Quarterly incentives, including overseas trips

* Healthcare & wellbeing scheme

* Free gym membership

* 26 days holiday + bank holidays, with the ability to earn more

* Modern, refurbished offices with free parking and outdoor space

* Flexible working options

Experience

* Previous agency experience as a Recruitment Consultant is essential

* Experience in permanent, temporary, or contract recruitment

* Proven background in a fee‑earning recruitment consultant role

* Excellent relationship‑building skills

* Motivated, target‑driven, and ambitious

* Able to commute to Leicestershire

About the Business

With long‑standing ties across the East Midlands, the business provides every Recruitment Consultant with access to warm clients, a strong pipeline of roles, and genuine earning potential. This is a business where a high‑performing Recruitment Consultant can build a long‑term career with real progression.

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