Recruitment Consultant

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years.  Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

Salary £26-35K DOE plus uncapped bonus scheme

Job Description

Location: Belfast (City Centre)
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Salary: Competitive base + uncapped bonus

About Reed

Reed is the UK’s largest family‑owned recruitment company with over 60 years’ experience supporting clients and candidates across specialist markets. Our Belfast office continues to grow, and we’re now looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to build and develop a HR desk.

Whether you’re an experienced recruiter, a HR professional with strong commercial instincts, or a proven sales performer looking for a new challenge, this is an opportunity to build a long‑term career with industry‑leading support and progression.

The Role

As a Recruitment Consultant within our HR specialism, you’ll run a full 360° recruitment desk, partnering with organisations across Northern Ireland to recruit HR talent at all levels.

You will:

• Develop new and existing client relationships within the HR market

• Take detailed job briefs and provide insight on salary, availability and hiring trends

• Proactively win new business through targeted BD and relationship management

• Source, engage and qualify HR professionals across generalist and specialist roles

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from interview through to offer and onboarding

• Ensure full compliance across right‑to‑work, references and documentation

Why Join Reed?

• Uncapped bonus structure

• Clear career framework with promotion opportunities based on performance

• Award‑winning training from day one, including market‑specific development

• Support from experienced managers and shared services teams

Benefits

• Hybrid working model

• Long‑service sabbaticals every 5 years

• Health Cash Plan

• Reed Reward Hub (retail, travel and leisure discounts)

• High Achievers Club and national incentive trips

• Annual incentives including vouchers and luxury prizes

Who Will Succeed

This role would suit:

• Recruiters looking to specialise or grow their own desk

• HR professionals keen to move into a consultative, commercial role

• Sales‑driven individuals who enjoy relationship building and autonomy

Feel what it’s like to truly belong…
All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer.  We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.  We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.