Recruitment Consultant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£27,937 to £38,423 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG1 1AX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

Recruitment Consultant

Reading- RG1 1AX

Hybrid | £27, 937 + uncapped commission

We are holding an Open Day, Recruitment Assessment Centre on the 23rd September - please read below to find out about the role, and reach out if you'd like to be considered for the open day!

We are seeking sales-driven individuals to join our Reading office in our Technology, HR or Procurement teams. As a 360 Consultant, your primary focus will be to develop and nurture relationships within both large and small organisations. You will actively seek out and meet with Recruitment teams, Directors, line managers, and other key stakeholders. You will be recruiting the best and most experienced candidates within your sector.

Your new team

The Reading office is situated centrally (next door to the train station), it is home to a large team of consultants covering the Reading, Basingstoke, Guildford and Slough markets - with a range of consultant backgrounds; from Recruitment Consultant up to Director level. The location of our Reading office and facilities make it a fantastic Hays Hub.

Our Reading office offers:

On-site gym

Lunchtime yoga and Pilates classes

Monthly social and networking events

A collaborative team ranging from entry-level consultants through to Directors

Structured training, mentoring and clear career pathways

At Hays we offer you industry-leading training and a career where you can expect to be:

Part of a team who are driven to work hard but know when to have fun!

Identifying and building partnerships with new clients and candidates and supporting them through the recruitment process.

Sourcing new candidates and conducting thorough interviews - utilising our world-class CRM database system and a variety of additional Recruitment tools.

Handling the full recruitment process - from shortlisting through to offering the successful candidate their new job and supporting them through the on-boarding process.

What you'll get in return

As a multi award winning employer of choice, we believe as part of the employee and employer deal at Hays, we can give you a career with unrivalled progression. Our culture is a reason why so many of our people choose to stay and grow their careers with Hays. Our colleagues describe our culture as 'high energy', 'inclusive', and 'great people' with a 'growth mindset'.

In addition, you will enjoy:

Access to team leadership training for you to evolve your career

Cutting-edge tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact

Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid working policy

Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days and your birthday off!

Celebrate success: Culture built on rewarding success with the opportunity to influence your earning potential with uncapped commission in addition to base salary

High Performer Incentives including local and international trips. Montenegro 2024, South Africa 2025 and Mauritius this year!

Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays

Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome

Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts

Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues

What to do next

Please apply now to become the next Recruitment Consultant or for more information on our roles.

Life at Hays presents the opportunity for growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges and a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity. As a committed Disability Confident employer, if you're thinking of a new tomorrow for your career, whatever your background, let's work together to create it!

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.

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