Recruitment Consultant in Livingston

Are you a standout tech recruiter who thrives in a collaborative and high‐growth environment? This is your chance to join Hays Scotland's rapidly expanding Technology practice, one of the UK's fastest‐growing specialisms, and take ownership of a high‐performing contract desk. Backed by the strength of the Hays brand, a powerful Scottish client network and huge scope for client development, this role gives you the platform to accelerate your career and make a real impact from day one.

At Hays Scotland, you'll be joining a highly collaborative, people‐focused team with a genuinely supportive culture. Our Scottish business is well established, deeply knowledgeable and built on teamwork, shared success, and open communication. The office culture is energetic, inclusive and social, an environment where people learn from each other and celebrate wins together.

Our team brings together a wide range of experience from Senior Directors with deep market expertise to trainee recruitment consultants at the start of their careers, creating a dynamic, balanced environment where everyone contributes and everyone grows. You'll also benefit from Hays world‐class training and ongoing personal development programme, giving you structured learning, coaching and continuous professional growth throughout your career.

Hays Scotland sits at the heart of our wider UK Northern region, comprising over 300 colleagues across multiple specialisms. This gives you access to national collaboration, shared expertise and a powerful internal network that supports your success. Our new penthouse office in Edinburgh's business district offers stunning views across the city and a private roof terrace, perfect for team gatherings, after‐work socials and hosting client events in a standout setting.

You’ll inherit an established, loyal Scottish client base while also having the freedom and encouragement to grow it further. With the strength of the Hays Scotland brand behind you, you’ll be able to open doors, deepen relationships and build a high‐value portfolio across the entire Scottish market.

As we continue to build our centre of Technology excellence in Scotland out of Edinburgh, you’ll work with a diverse range of organisations, from large enterprises and public sector bodies to SMEs and high‐growth startups. No two days are the same, and the breadth of your client network will offer long‐term opportunity, variety and genuine career progression.

As part of the Hays Scotland team in Edinburgh, you’ll thrive in an inclusive, collaborative and energising environment that truly reflects the Hays spirit. You’re joining more than a business, you’re joining a culture built on support, ambition and shared success. Alongside industry‐leading training, you’ll step into a career where you can expect to be:

• Building genuine partnerships with new clients and talented candidates, earning their trust, understanding their goals and guiding them confidently through every step of the recruitment journey.
• Immersing yourself in the market, sourcing and interviewing high‐quality candidates using our world‐class CRM and industry‐leading recruitment technology.
• Taking ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle, shaping the process from the moment you identify a great candidate right through to shortlisting, offer management and onboarding.

What You Need to Succeed:

• A strong track record of billing success in a full 360 recruitment role, with the drive to keep raising the bar.
• A commercial, innovative and ambitious mindset, always looking for smarter ways to deliver results.
• A genuine passion for succeeding in a fast‐paced, inclusive and high‐energy environment.
• A people‐first approach, combining a client‐ and candidate‐centric mindset with a strong sales instinct.
• A confident relationship builder who thrives on networking and creating long‐lasting connections.
• A collaborative team player with a growth mindset and a real appetite for long‐term career development.

What You’ll Get in Return:

• A culture that rewards success with clear earning potential.
• The opportunity to qualify for our Hays Elite 2026 trip to Mauritius.
• Industry‐leading technology and training to support fast progression.
• Flexible hybrid working patterns.
• Opportunity to build an international career.
• Local, regional and national incentives recognising high performance.
• Broad range of wellbeing initiatives and benefits.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Supportive internal networks.
• Paid volunteering days through our Working for Your Tomorrow initiative.

Life at Hays offers growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges and an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. As a committed Disability Confident employer, if you’re thinking about your next career move - whatever your background, we’d love to shape it with you.