Recruitment Consultant – Housing Trades & Labour Division
Are you an experienced recruiter looking for a warm, high-performing desk with huge growth potential?
We’re expanding our Housing – Trades & Labour Division and are looking for a driven Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a thriving market.
About the Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, successful team within one of the UK’s leading specialist recruitment agencies. You’ll inherit a live, revenue-generating desk with established client relationships and frameworks already in place, providing a solid foundation to build from day one.
The Role
As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be responsible for:
Managing and growing relationships with clients across Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and private sector firms.
Sourcing and placing skilled Trades & Labour professionals across the Midlands and Southwest.
Developing new business through proactive outreach and account management.
Managing the full recruitment cycle — from advertising and candidate screening to client liaison and aftercare.
Working towards realistic targets with full autonomy to shape and grow your desk.
The Market & Potential
You’ll be joining a high-performing market with:
Established frameworks including MSP Contracts
A strong existing client base
On average, 15+ live vacancies per month and 2–3 permanent roles per quarter.
Previous consultants consistently achieving success including Top Biller and Top Perm awards.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Ideally, you will have:
Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant or in a role with transferable skills such as Sales, Customer Service, etc.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong business development ability with a focus on delivering results.
A positive attitude and a desire to progress your career within a successful team.
What’s in It for You
A warm desk with immediate billing potential.
Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission structure.
Ongoing training, mentorship and career development.
Regular incentives, team events, and internal progression opportunities.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, get in touch