Recruitment Consultant - Perms

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Exeter
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Human Resources & Recruitment
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Client Relationship Management Business Development Candidate Sourcing Interviewing Negotiation CRM/ATS Management Employment Law Compliance Full UK Driving Licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Recruitment Consultant - Perms

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Europe's fifth largest recruitment company, is recruiting a Recruitment Consultant to join our busy Exeter office. This role is ideal for experienced recruiters or ambitious sales professionals seeking to grow their career in a fast-paced, client-focused recruitment environment. You will have autonomy to work independently - running your own desk and offering creative recruitment solutions to businesses across multiple sectors.

Key Duties

  • Manage the full permanent recruitment life-cycle, from job briefing through to offer and placement.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted recruitment partner.
  • Conduct business development activity to win new clients and generate vacancies.
  • Source, screen and interview candidates using multiple channels (job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals).
  • Match candidates effectively to permanent roles based on skills, experience and cultural fit.
  • Prepare candidates for interviews, providing coaching and feedback.
  • Negotiate offers and fees, ensuring a successful close for all parties.
  • Ensure full compliance with employment legislation, data protection and company processes.
  • Maintain accurate records on the CRM/ATS, tracking candidate and client activity.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in recruitment or sales.
  • Outgoing personality with a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to listen, learn, and build strong client and candidate relationships.
  • Passion for sales and providing excellent customer service.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

  • Minimum of 33 days holiday.
  • Birthday off and a You Day.
  • Great earning potential with an uncapped commission scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Life assurance from day one.
  • Training, development, and career progression opportunities.
  • Friendly and rewarding working environment.
  • Competitions, incentives, and staff events.

Interested? Apply today with your CV to start your career as a Recruitment Consultant with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] promotes an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from all candidates, respecting individuality throughout the recruitment process and employment. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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