Recruitment Consultant, Basingstoke

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Recruitment Consultant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, building strong client and candidate relationships, and delivering high-quality hiring solutions across a range of trades. This role requires excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage the full recruitment cycle from vacancy briefing through to offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand hiring needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates using a variety of methods including job boards, databases, networking, and referrals.
• Write and post engaging job advertisements across relevant platforms.
• Match suitable candidates to open vacancies based on skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews, feedback, negotiations, and offer management between clients and candidates.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records within the CRM/database.
• Meet agreed KPIs, sales targets, and revenue goals.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking, calls, referrals, and market mapping.
• Stay informed on market trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal recruitment processes.

• Previous experience in recruitment, sales, account management, or a customer-facing role preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Confidence in business development and negotiating terms.
• Highly organised with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Commercially minded with a target-driven approach.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM/recruitment systems.

• Self-motivated and resilient.
• Professional and confident manner.
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Driven to achieve results and exceed expectations.