Recruitment Consultant

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 Doing

In 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 marketsThis 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 Return

We 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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