Experienced Recruitment Consultant, Barnsley
8am-5pm
From £26,436.80 DOE + Uncapped Bonus
Barnsley
Above National Minimum Wage, Day shift, Full Time, Monday to Friday, No Experience Required, Temp to Perm
Commercial, HR and Recruitment, Industrial
Search Area: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Are you ambitious, people-focused and eager to learn? We’re looking for a Experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team in Barnsley. Our company has just celebrated it’s 20th anniversary and our biggest year yet – there’s never been a better time to join!
No matter how much experience you have, we’re more focussed on your drive to succeed and the curiosity to learn. We’ll support you every step of the way.
What Makes Essential Recruitment Different?
We’re proud to be an Employee-Owned company. After your first 12 months with us, you’ll become an Employee Owner, giving you real influence in the business and a share of the profits with up to £3,600 tax-free.
We believe work should be enjoyable, rewarding, and full of opportunity. When you grow, we grow.
The Benefits
- Salary up to £28k DOE + Uncapped Bonus
- Uncapped commission:
- 10% of new business margin for your first 6 months
- 20% of permanent fees
- Share of branch net profit after probation
- Become an Employee Owner and take a share of company profits after 1 year’s service (your % share increases with length of service and progression).
- Up to 42 days annual leave:
- 25 days to start
- 8 long-service days
- Bank holidays + your birthday off
- Westfield Health membership for you and your dependents (after 1 year service)
- Refunds on dental, optical & therapy treatments
- 24/7 GP & advice lines
- Gym discounts & retail savings
- Laptop and dual-screen setup provided
- Clear development pathway through our Essential Academy
- A supportive culture with a strong focus on mental wellbeing
- Social events, awards, dress-down Fridays, and more
What You’ll Be Doing
Your role will be varied and fast-paced, including:
- Interviewing and screening candidates
- Creating engaging job adverts and social media posts
- Building relationships with clients and delivering outstanding service
- Developing new business and supporting the growth of the branch
- Conducting regular client meetings and check-ins
- Participating in our on-call rota
Working Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
- Some flexibility is expected, and you’ll take the on-call phone home on a rota basis.
Salary & Bonus
- Salary up to £28k DOE + Uncapped Bonus
- Consultants currently earn £5,000–£10,000 extra per year in bonus — with no cap
What You Need
- Strong IT and admin skills
- A full driving licence and your own vehicle
Apply Today:
- Email your CV to samantha.erdem@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
If you don’t hear back within 3 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Your details will be saved for future vacancies.
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