Recruitment Consultant jobs

Are you a recruitment consultant looking for your next challenge? Michael Page can help. We work with top employers across the UK to connect talented candidates with the perfect recruitment consultant jobs. 

Whether you’re just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, we can help you identify the right recruitment consultant jobs to match your skills and interests.

The role of a recruitment consultant 

Professionals in recruitment consultant jobs are tasked with finding and placing the right talent into the right jobs. They are also responsible for winning new business for their recruitment firm and building relationships with clients and candidates to ensure lengthy and lucrative partnerships.

Recruitment consultant job descriptions can vary significantly, depending on which industry the position is in. For example, they may work in the technology sector, where clients are predominantly ‘unicorn’ startups, filling specialist coding and UX roles. Alternatively, they may work in finance, in which their clients are large, traditional organisations, which are seeking people to fill senior leadership roles such as Chief Operations Officers. 

However, there are a number of duties that most people in recruitment consultant jobs will fulfil. These include sourcing and screening top candidates and briefing them on client opportunities, managing the recruitment process from beginning to end, negotiating pay and salary rates, offering career, CV, and interview advice, and identifying and developing client-business relationships.

A recruitment consultant may report to a recruitment manager, or at a smaller agency, to the chief executive officer or managing director. 

A trainee recruitment consultant can expect to earn from approximately £18,000 to £21,000 on a base rate, with this figure rising to upwards of £30,000 if they gain more experience and specialise. In senior recruitment consultant positions, recruitment consultant salaries are often upward of £60,000. However, recruitment consultants also commonly earn commission on top of their basic salary.

Our Services

At Michael Page, we offer a range of services to help you find the perfect recruitment consultant jobs, including:

• Access to our vast network of job opportunities with leading employers
• Personalised career advice from our experienced consultants
• Assistance with CV and interview preparation
• Help with salary negotiations and job offers

Our Jobs

We have a variety of recruitment consultant jobs available across the UK, from junior to senior level positions. Whether you’re interested in working in healthcare, human resources, or marketing, we can help you find the perfect job to match your skills and interests.

Search our current vacancies and find the perfect recruitment consultant jobs for you today.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to become a recruitment consultant?

No specific qualifications are necessary to become a recruitment consultant, although hiring managers will typically prefer candidates who have some form of bachelor’s degree. Applying to a recruitment agency that specialises in a sector related to your degree subject could increase your chance of securing a role, however. Those applying without a degree may still be the preferred candidate if they have relevant experience, skills, and capabilities. 

What skills does a recruitment consultant need to have?

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are instrumental to the role of recruitment consultant, as it is a heavily people-orientated role. Furthermore, sales and negotiation skills, time management and multitasking capabilities, and a talent for problem-solving will all be of help in the role of recruitment consultant. Personality types who are confident, ambitious, and self-motivated are most likely to succeed in such interviews.

What does a recruitment consultant do?

Professionals in recruitment consultant roles are charged with finding the best talent for vacant job roles. They may specialise in a certain industry, and their day-to-day duties include sourcing and screening candidates, negotiating pay, and building long-lasting relationships with clients.

Can you get a recruitment consultant job with no experience?

It is entirely possible to get a recruitment consultant job without any experience. Candidates with no experience should apply for junior or trainee recruitment consultant roles, and many employers will provide training on the job. They should also be sure to highlight any transferable skills, such as time management or relationship building, in their CV and interview.

How to get a job as a recruitment consultant

If you’re a recruitment consultant looking for your next opportunity, then why not consider a career at Michael Page? Find out more what it’s like to work with us over on our career’s hub. Like what you see? Submit your CV today to take the next step in your career.

Additional resource for recruitment consultants 

https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/advice/career-advice/making-your-next-career-move/my-journey-retail-recruitment-interview-senior 

https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/advice/career-advice/making-your-next-career-move/how-become-recruiter-practical-guide 

https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/advice/career-advice/growing-your-career/people-skills-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important