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Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire - GBP Permanent Posted by: Jackie Wilsher Staff Service & Queensway Personnel Posted: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
 
 

Ever considered a career in recruitment? Do you enjoy client relations? We are looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join us! For the right person, this is an extremely rewarding and exciting position and can provide excellent career growth and personal development . Please note, for this role, you will need a full UK driving licence, with access to a vehicle .

Working Hours: 08:30am - 17:30pm, Monday to Friday (40-hours).

Location: Leighton Buzzard, fully office based.

Contract Type: Permanent (6-month probation).

Start Date: ASAP.

Salary: Negotiable - Call to discuss .

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Developing business with new clients over the telephone, face-to-face and via email.
  • Sourcing candidates to match your client's needs.
  • Advertising vacancies in a professional and creative manner in order to attract the best candidates.
  • Must be fully IT literate with good social media skills.
  • The ability to thoroughly internally interview candidates and prepare them for external client interviews.
  • Finalising offers of employment between your clients and candidates, while negotiating terms of employment.
  • Handling and supporting with business retention and account management.
  • Conducting client visits, as and when required.
  • Filling all temporary bookings to meet strict deadlines, per client service level agreements.
  • Supporting with day-to-day office administration, including: Compliance, agency worker regulations, data entry, payroll and customer support.

Person Specification:

  • Ideally, knowledge of the recruitment market with experience of working in a 360 role. Alternatively, someone with B2B sales experience or account management skills, with a desire to progress into the Recruitment sector.
  • Right to work in the UK. Please note, we don't offer sponsorships - sorry.

Skills Required:

  • Our consultants come from a range of backgrounds; the successful candidate will have the following abilities:
  • To have excellent customer service and sales experience, both face-to-face and over the telephone.
  • Full UK Driving Licence, with a car available.
  • To be able to negotiate, build strong client relationships, and ensure client retention.
  • To have the ability to work in a busy and ever-changing environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • A 'can do' mindset, for example: committed, honest, flexible and reliable, with the determination to succeed.
  • Must be used to working in a small company.

We can offer:

  • A development plan for consultants, based on performance.
  • Reputable company - we have been in the recruitment industry for over 40 years!
  • Strong basic salary plus uncapped commission.
  • 20 days holiday, increasing to 25-days + bank holidays after two full years of service.
  • An extra day's holiday for your birthday - our little treat to you.
  • A friendly, cheerful and busy working environment.
  • An opportunity to study and obtain a professional qualification with The Recruitment and Employment Confederation, if you desire.
  • Modern offices, with free onsite parking.
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, UK
HR
GBP
Jackie Wilsher Staff Service & Queensway Personnel
Jackie Wilsher Staff Service & Queensway Personnel
JS3061015495
28/01/2026 23:24:06
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