Recruitment Consultant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£27,937 to £38,423 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	OX2 0JJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

Hays Recruitment

HR Recruitment Consultant Opportunity

HR | Bristol based

£27,937 - £35,000 + uncapped commission

We're looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Human Resources business in Bristol, we have two opportunities focusing exclusively on either the Public Sector or Private Sector HR market. This is an exciting opportunity to inherit established relationships, develop a specialist network and build a high-performing desk within a recognised market-leading brand.

The Opportunity:

As demand for specialist HR talent continues to grow, we're investing in dedicated sector expertise. These roles have been created to provide greater focus and market ownership within the HR space, allowing you to develop deeper client partnerships and maximise growth opportunities.

You'll recruit across a broad range of HR disciplines, including:

HR Business Partners

HR Managers

Employee Relations Specialists

Learning & Development Professionals

Organisational Development Specialists

HR Transformation & Change Professionals

Working across the Bristol region and wider South West market, you'll build relationships with:

Public Sector clients (including)- local authorities, NHS organisations, education providers and other public sector employers.

Private Sector clients

What You'll Be Doing:

Managing and growing a specialist interim HR recruitment desk

Building relationships with new and existing clients

Sourcing and engaging high-calibre HR professionals

Delivering interim recruitment solutions across HR specialisms

Driving business development activity to expand market share

Providing consultative recruitment expertise to clients and candidates alike

You'll be commercially aware, relationship-driven and motivated by building a successful specialist desk.

Why Join Us?

Established HR recruitment brand with a strong market reputation

Opportunity to operate in a dedicated specialist market

Existing client relationships and market presence

Structured support and leadership from experienced HR recruitment professionals

Clear progression opportunities and earning potential

Opportunity to shape and grow a key strategic desk within the business

What you'll get in return - The Hays Deal:

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

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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