Senior Recruitment Consultant, Annesley
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Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
Up to £28,000 per annum DOE
Burton on Trent
Above National Minimum Wage, Day shift, Full Time, Monday to Friday, Permanent
Commercial, HR and Recruitment, Industrial
Search Area: Annesley, Nottinghamshire
Are you ambitious, people-focused and eager to learn?
We’re looking for an Experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team in Annesley, on the outskirts of Nottingham. Our company has just celebrated it’s 20th anniversary and our biggest year yet – there’s never been a better time to join!
Whilst this advert is aimed at Experienced Recruitment Consultants, but we are also taking applications for Trainee Consultants – We will support you every step of the way, regardless of your level of experience.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm
Salary: Starting from £28,000 DOE + Uncapped Bonus
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
- Competitive basic salary up to £28,000 DOE
- Uncapped commission:
- 10% of new business margin for your first 6 months
- 20% of permanent fees
- Share of branch net profit after probation
- Share of company profits (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
- 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:
- Assisting the Branch Manager to lead the team
- 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
- Up to £28,000 depending on experience
- 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
Please email your CV to samantha.erdem@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
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