Recruitment Consultant
Location: South Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive base + commission
Benefits: Pension, 28 days paid leave
Job Type: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a driven Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. You will be responsible for sourcing high-quality candidates, and managing the full recruitment lifecycle.
You will thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and be confident in building strong relationships, and delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the full recruitment cycle from job brief through to placement.
* Liaise with clients, chase feedback, and proactively manage the recruitment process.
* Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
* Source candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, databases, and referrals.
* Screen CVs, conduct candidate interviews, and assess suitability for roles.
* Prepare candidates for client interviews and manage the interview process.
* Write and advertise compelling job descriptions.
* Negotiate offers, salaries, and start dates.
* Maintain accurate records and activity using the company’s CRM/ATS system.
* Achieve and exceed individual billing and activity targets.
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a recruitment or sales-based role.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
* Commercially aware with a results-driven mindset.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
* Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated.
What We Offer
* Competitive base salary with a lucrative commission structure.
* Clear career progression opportunities.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Supportive, high-performing team environment.
* Exposure to a broad and diverse client base.
About Adepto
Adepto Technical Recruitment is a specialist engineering, manufacturing, and scientific recruitment consultancy, delivering permanent and contract solutions across the global Chemicals, Life Sciences, and highly regulated markets.
Established in 2015, Adepto has rapidly become a trusted partner to both blue-chip organisations and SMEs, recognised for its deep industry knowledge, credibility, and professional approach. Rather than reinventing the wheel, we focus on doing the right things exceptionally well, drawing on years of experience to consistently deliver results.
Our consultants are experts in their respective markets, each specialising in a specific engineering, manufacturing, or scientific discipline to provide a knowledgeable, efficient, and reliable service