Position: Recruitment Consultant Salary: £26,000 - £36,000 (DOE) Location: Leicester, LE19 1SX Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Flexibility available to support work/life balance) Benefits: 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + Free onsite parking + Company pension
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Optima UK is a well-established, independently owned recruitment agency based in Leicester. We specialise in Manufacturing, Engineering, and Professional Services recruitment across the UK. While previous recruitment experience is welcome, we are also open to candidates with a background in sales or customer-focused roles.
This role is ideal for someone who is people-oriented, results-driven, and ready to develop their career in recruitment. You'll receive full onboarding and continuous training, with a clear path to increased earnings and career progression.
Attract, interview, and place suitable candidates in temporary, contract, and permanent roles
Manage the full recruitment cycle from initial contact to offer stage and onboarding
Maintain exceptional relationships with clients and candidates, both over the phone and face-to-face
Comfortable in client-facing and telephone-based environments
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Familiarity with CRM systems is a plus (training provided)
Realistic career growth and earning potential
Flexibility to maintain a healthy work/life balance
Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career?