Recruitment Consultant - Warm Desk BD & Account Growth

Recruitment Consultant – Warm Desk | Business Development & Account Growth

Location: London (Office-based with regular UK travel)
Company: Ritz Recruitment

Are you an ambitious Recruitment Consultant who thrives on winning new business while benefiting from an already established client base? Do you enjoy building your own desk and developing long-term client relationships? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join Ritz Recruitment in our London office.

The Role

We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Recruitment Consultant to build, develop, and expand both new and existing client relationships, with a focus on opportunities across Northern England.

This is a warm desk opportunity, offering a strong foundation of existing clients alongside the autonomy to win new business and grow your portfolio.

The role operates as a dual desk, covering both permanent and temporary recruitment, with a current emphasis on temporary assignments. It’s ideal for someone who thrives in the fast-paced nature of temp recruitment while also looking to build long-term permanent revenue streams.

You will specialise within the Business Support / Commercial sector, with the freedom and scope to shape, develop, and grow the division in line with your own strengths and ambitions.

You will be responsible for generating new business, expanding existing accounts, and delivering high-quality recruitment solutions, with regular UK travel to meet clients and strengthen partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively win new business and develop your own client portfolio
Build and expand existing client accounts within a warm desk environment
Manage a dual desk, with a key focus on temporary recruitment assignments
Develop and grow the Business Support / Commercial division
Establish strong, lasting client relationships through UK travel and face-to-face meetings
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client brief to placement
Deliver high-quality candidates across both temporary and permanent roles
Act as a trusted advisor, providing market insights and recruitment expertise
Achieve and exceed individual revenue and performance targets
What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant with a strong billing track record
Experience within temporary or contract recruitment is highly desirable
A proactive, sales-driven mindset with a passion for business development
Strong relationship-building and account management skills
Confidence in both winning new business and growing existing accounts
Interest in developing a sector/division and making it your own
Willingness to travel regularly across the UK
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a fast-paced desk
What We Offer

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
Warm desk with established clients and immediate opportunities
Opportunity to grow and shape your own Business Support / Commercial division
A strong pipeline of temporary recruitment work
Support of a Resourcer to assist with candidate delivery when needed
Regular client interaction and UK travel
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Clear career progression within an established recruitment business
A company that truly recognises and rewards handwork and achievements
About Ritz Recruitment

Ritz Recruitment is known for delivering high-quality recruitment solutions across multiple sectors. We pride ourselves on our relationship-led approach, commercial expertise, and commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed