The Role Experienced Permanent Recruitment Consultant – Choose Your Sector | Hitchin / Hybrid | Flexible Hours Are you an experienced Permanent Recruitment Consultant with industry knowledge, established client relationships, and the motivation to bill and deliver without being micro-managed? If you know your sector, have a solid network, and believe in getting results quickly—this could be the role for you. What We Offer: Sector Flexibility – Bring your own industry expertise. Hybrid or Office-Based – Work from our Hitchin office or from home. Full-Time or Part-Time – You decide. Need a 3-hour lunch break? That’s fine too. True Flexibility – Set your own schedule. Work how and when you’re most productive. Professional Trust – No micromanagement. You’re treated like the experienced adult you are. What We Expect: * You must bill. That’s the bottom line, everyone has a bad month but if success to you is one placement every 3-6 months then this job isn’t for you! What You’ll Get: Competitive base salary Transparent, rewarding commission structure – no unachievable thresholds or moving goalposts we want you to make money and be a success. Are you the consultant were looking for? Then send me your CV or better still lets talk and see if we can make money together! Responsibilities Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients. Understand clients’ business models, hiring needs, and company cultures. Manage the full 360-degree recruitment cycle, from job brief to placement. Attend client meetings, either remotely or in person, as required. Candidate Management: Source, attract, and interview high-quality candidates using job boards, databases, referrals, and social media. Write compelling job advertisements to attract top talent. Provide candidates with detailed interview preparation and feedback. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate activity. Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow your client base. Negotiate terms of business and build long-term partnerships. Maintain market knowledge to identify new trends and opportunities. Recruitment Operations: Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company procedures. Candidate Specification 1. Goal-Oriented & Driven Motivated by the thrill of the placement and earning money.Takes ownership and is self-motivated to deliver results. 2. Adaptability Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Can pivot between roles, industries, and clients with ease. 3. Problem-Solving Mindset Matches the right candidate to the right job—even in tricky situations. 4. Organisational Skills Juggles multiple vacancies, interviews, and client needs. 5. Integrity & Professionalism Honest and transparent with clients and candidates. Builds long-term relationships based on trust and industry knowledge. 6. Commercial Awareness 7. Understands the market, competition, and what drives business success. Knows how to position candidates and services to add value