Recruitment Consultant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£28,000 to £31,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, EC2V 6DB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	3 Dec 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Recruitment Consultant to join our Business Support team in London.

This desk is highly active, premium in fee size, and sits in an area of the market with exceptional resilience and long‑term growth potential. It is ideally suited for an entry‑level consultant ready to accelerate their earning potential quickly.

What You'll Be DoingIn this role, you will be:

Building relationships with senior stakeholders across the private sector, including Talent Acquisition Partners, MDs, Partners, COOs, Chiefs of Staff and HR leaders

Running a 360 desk with full responsibility for business development, job management and candidate engagement

Leveraging strong market activity to quickly generate fees and build your portfolio

Developing deep market insight into PA/EA hiring trends, competitor activity and skill shortages

Delivering an exceptional candidate and client experience aligned with the expectations of a premium market

Growing your desk within a team that is aligned to high‑value, specialist, future‑proof markets

This is a role where your commercial approach, ambition and resilience will directly shape your success and where the financial reward can grow rapidly.

What You'll Bring

Strong business development capability and willingness to grow your own market

A proactive, fast‑paced approach to desk management

Drive, resilience and a strong commercial mindset

Desire to build a career in a high‑value, relationship‑led specialism

What You'll Get in ReturnWe offer a career pathway built on progression, performance and opportunity. You'll benefit from:

Uncapped individual commission, paid every 4 weeks

Entry into a premium, high‑fee market with strong job flow

Access to warm relationships and established clients

International incentive trips and performance‑based rewards

Hybrid and flexible working patterns

Comprehensive, structured learning and development to support success

Global mobility opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives, volunteering opportunities and employee support networks

This is an opportunity to build a career in one of the most commercially exciting areas of Private Sector recruitment with the brand reputation, training and infrastructure of Hays behind you.

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