Recruitment Consultant – Housing Sector (IT & White-Collar Focus)
Location: Aztec West, Bristol (hybrid after onboarding)
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 DOE + uncapped commission
Employer: Talentia Group
We’re hiring a Recruitment Consultant to join Talentia Group’s growing Public Sector division, with a focus on white-collar and IT roles within housing associations and social housing organisations.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has recruited into housing, the wider public sector, or has worked agency-side placing professionals into non-frontline roles—think: IT, governance, finance, compliance, HR, property services, or transformation teams.
You’ll join a supportive and ambitious team with access to strong client relationships, internal marketing support, and the chance to shape and grow your own desk.
The Role
This is a full 360 recruitment role with the backing of an experienced leadership team and great tools. You'll be responsible for:
* Managing and growing a dual desk (perm and contract) with a focus on white-collar and/or IT hires
* Working closely with housing associations, ALMOs, and local authority housing teams
* Recruiting into areas such as:
* IT (infrastructure, support, digital transformation, data)
* Finance, governance, and compliance
* Asset management and property services
* Corporate services (HR, marketing, project management)
* Building long-term relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders
* Developing new business alongside managing and expanding existing accounts
What We’re Looking For
* At least 12 months' recruitment experience, ideally within housing, IT, or the wider public sector
* Understanding of white-collar roles and/or technical functions in housing or local government
* Confident managing a full 360 desk, building client pipelines and delivering quality candidates
* Someone who’s commercially minded, well-organised, and able to work autonomously
* A team player who thrives in a values-driven environment
What You’ll Get in Return
* £30,000 – £40,000 base salary, depending on experience
* Uncapped commission – no threshold, no caps
* Access to existing client relationships and tools to grow your desk
* Progression into senior, principal, or team lead roles – with training and mentorship throughout
* Monthly lunch clubs, three annual team trips (Ibiza, skiing, city breaks), and regular socials
* Hybrid working – 3 days in our Aztec West office and 2 from home once you’re up and running
* A role with purpose – Talentia is a BCorp and proud Investors in People Gold employer
About Us
Talentia Group is a recruitment business that puts purpose, people, and progression at the heart of everything we do. From supporting social impact sectors like education and housing, to championing employee wellbeing and sustainability through our BCorp commitments—we believe recruitment can (and should) be done differently.
If you’ve worked in recruitment and have experience placing IT or white-collar professionals into the housing sector (or similar public sector organisations), we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.