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Recruitment ConsultantHays Recruitment – London – Business Support – Public Sector – Permanent Desk
We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Recruitment Consultant to join our Public Sector Business Support team in Cheapside, specialising in placing PAs and EAs into Charities and Not for Profit organisations.
This is a high potential desk in a market that is both values driven and commercially rewarding. With consistently high salaries, strong organisational demand, and deep sector relationships built across other Hays specialisms, this is an ideal opportunity for an entry level consultant who wants quick speed to fees and long term career growth.
Why This Desk?
This is one of the most resilient and opportunity rich areas of the Public Sector:
• Strong activity on the temp counterpart• Strong cross specialism relationships already producing high billings in this space
This is a warm, recognisable market where demand remains stable regardless of economic cycles, offering both long term security and premium fees.
The Opportunity
You’ll manage a dedicated permanent desk supplying PA/EAs professionals into charities and not for profit organisations.
You will benefit from:• Existing warm relationships across charity and NfP employers• High salary levels driving strong fee potential• A mature, values led client base that prioritises service, partnership and quality• The perfect environment for an early career recruiter to build success quickly
This is your chance to join a desk with strong foundations and significant headroom for future growth.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:• Build and nurture relationships with charities, NfPs and wider Public Sector clients• Engage directly with HR teams, Directors and senior hiring managers• Manage end to end recruitment for permanent PA/EA roles• Source, interview and place high quality candidates• Use market insight to identify commercial opportunities and build high value pipelines• Contribute to the long term growth of a desk with proven historic billing success
You’ll be operating in a market built on trust, expertise and human connection and one where great recruiters thrive.
What You’ll Bring• Prior recruitment experience (any market)• A strong business development mindset• Energy, resilience and a proactive approach to relationship building• The drive to build a specialist market and generate high value revenue• A passion for delivering quality and supporting organisations that make a real social impact
What You’ll Get in Return
We offer a culture and career pathway designed to help you thrive:• Uncapped commission, paid every 4 weeks• Entry into a high fee, relationship driven market• International incentive trips and regular performance rewards• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements• Industry leading learning and development at every stage• Access to large Public Sector frameworks, PSLs and warm contacts• Global mobility opportunities• Wellbeing, volunteering and employee support networks
You will be joining a team that combines strong commercial ambition with genuine purpose and long term market resilience.
Next StepsFor a confidential conversation, please contact: or or click apply now
At Hays, your future is what you make it. Your success will be supported, recognised and celebrated within a culture that champions performance and impact.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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