Recruitment Consultant
Recruitment Consultant - Reading
£26,500 - £40,000 + uncapped Commission
*Technology or Accountancy & Finance desks available*
(Salary banding will depend on experience, minimum 1 year of 360 recruitment experience required for the higher banding)
Key responsibilities:
⭐ Build and Grow Client Partnerships
Become a trusted advisor. You'll nurture long-term relationships, seek out new business opportunities, and truly understand each client's talent needs-offering expert insight to deliver outstanding matches.
⭐ Engage and Inspire Great Candidates
You'll attract exceptional talent, guide them through their journey, and create seamless, positive experiences from first conversation to final offer.
⭐ Negotiate With Confidence
Craft win-win outcomes through smart, strategic negotiation-ensuring clients and candidates alike achieve the results they're looking for.
⭐ Smash Targets and Drive Results
Work within a high-performing team that pushes each other to excel, exceed KPIs, and celebrate big wins together.
⭐ Become a Market Expert
Stay ahead of industry trends, build your network, and establish yourself as a trusted voice in your sector.
Every day is different - and every day, you'll grow. Your earning potential is truly in your hands, and your dedication will be rewarded in a culture that recognises effort, achievement, and ambition.
Why Hays? Make a Meaningful Impact While Building Your Career:
At Hays, we believe our success should be shared with the communities around us. We're committed to doing the right thing, and we're proud to say:
- We partner with End Youth Homelessness UK, raising vital funds to support young people across the country.
- We became carbon neutral in 2021, and we're actively progressing toward net-zero emissions.
- We were among the first 20 companies nationwide to achieve the National Equality Standard, championing a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self.
- Through #HaysHelps, every employee receives two days of paid volunteering leave each year to support causes they care about.
Award Recognition:
We're proud winners of:
- Top 100 Undergraduate Employers - Job Crowd, NUE Awards, Rate My Placement
- Best Places to Interview - Glassdoor
What's in it for you?
Joining Hays means unlocking incredible benefits and long-term career potential:
- Uncapped commission , paid 13 times per year (and increasing with promotions)
- Market-leading technology and a renowned training programme to accelerate your success
- Global career opportunities across our international network
- Recognition incentives at local, regional, and national levels
- Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and support networks
- Paid volunteering days through our Working for Your Tomorrow initiative
At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.
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