Recruitment Consultant (up to Senior/Executive/Principal level) – Reed Colchester
Location: Reed G4, 159 Princes Street Ground Floor, Connexions, Ipswich IP1 1QJ
Driving Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle essential
Hybrid Working: 3–4 days in-office, 1–2 days from home (full-time office-based during induction)
Salary: £26,000 – £38,000 (dependent on experience) + uncapped bonus potential
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday)
What Is This Role?
We're looking for experienced sales professionals or experienced recruiters from any sector who want to take their next step with a business that genuinely supports long-term career growth.
You'll join our high-performing Business Support recruitment team covering Colchester and surrounding areas. You'll inherit a warm desk with strong existing potential, with the chance to build, grow and develop it further through your own expertise and market knowledge.
This is the ideal opportunity for someone who loves recruitment or wants to develop in recruitment, excels in relationship-building, and is ambitious about progressing their career over time.
What You'll Be Doing
Managing your own warm desk and delivering an exceptional recruitment service
Growing your desk through further business development, sales, cold calling, networking, outreach emails, referrals and excellent client management
Building strong, lasting client relationships and understanding their hiring needs
Attracting high-quality candidates through advertising, headhunting, networking, and social media
Maximising revenue through effective candidate placement and pipeline building
Contributing to a positive team culture while developing your career toward future leadership opportunities
What's in It for You?
Award-winning training and development
Clear career progression, with promotions and pay reviews up to every 6 months
Uncapped bonus scheme
Hybrid working model
Long service rewards, including paid sabbaticals every 5 years
Health cash plan
Eco-friendly commuting support
High Achievers Club
Exclusive Reed Discount Club
Annual incentives with chances to win holidays, tech bundles, and even cars
What We're Looking For
Excellent sales-based experience such as B2B or B2C
Or proven agency recruitment experience (any sector welcome)
Strong billing history and a proactive, self‑motivated approach
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
A driven and resilient recruiter who thrives in a supportive but high-performing environment