Recruitment Consultant - Business Support

We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Recruitment Consultant to join our Public Sector Business Support team in Cheapside, specialising in placing PAs and EAs into Charities and Not for Profit organisations. This is a high potential desk in a market that is both values driven and commercially rewarding. With consistently high salaries, strong organisational demand, and deep sector relationships built across other Hays specialisms, this is an ideal opportunity for an entry level consultant who wants quick speed to fees and long term career growth.

Why This Desk?

• This is one of the most resilient and opportunity rich areas of the Public Sector:
• Desk historically billing £200K+
• Average perm PA/EA fee is £11,593
• Strong activity on the temp counterpart
• 280 live charity sector roles, 35% being filled through agencies
• Current consultant (dual desk, 6 months) has already billed £20K in perm PA fees in P10
• Strong cross specialism relationships already producing high billings in this space
• This is a warm, recognisable market where demand remains stable regardless of economic cycles, offering both long term security and premium fees.

The Opportunity

You’ll manage a dedicated permanent desk supplying PA/EAs professionals into charities and not for profit organisations. You will benefit from:

• Existing warm relationships across charity and NfP employers
• High salary levels driving strong fee potential
• A mature, values led client base that prioritises service, partnership and quality
• The perfect environment for an early career recruiter to build success quickly
• This is your chance to join a desk with strong foundations and significant headroom for future growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Build and nurture relationships with charities, NfPs and wider Public Sector clients
• Engage directly with HR teams, Directors and senior hiring managers
• Manage end to end recruitment for permanent PA/EA roles
• Source, interview and place high quality candidates
• Use market insight to identify commercial opportunities and build high value pipelines
• Contribute to the long term growth of a desk with proven historic billing success

You’ll be operating in a market built on trust, expertise and human connection and one where great recruiters thrive.

What You’ll Bring

• Prior recruitment experience (any market)
• A strong business development mindset
• Energy, resilience and a proactive approach to relationship building
• The drive to build a specialist market and generate high value revenue
• A passion for delivering quality and supporting organisations that make a real social impact

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer a culture and career pathway designed to help you thrive:

• Uncapped commission, paid every 4 weeks
• Entry into a high fee, relationship driven market
• International incentive trips and regular performance rewards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Industry leading learning and development at every stage
• Access to large Public Sector frameworks, PSLs and warm contacts
• Global mobility opportunities
• Wellbeing, volunteering and employee support networks

You will be joining a team that combines strong commercial ambition with genuine purpose and long term market resilience. At Hays, your future is what you make it. Your success will be supported, recognised and celebrated within a culture that champions performance and impact. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Let’s build your tomorrow, together.