At a Glance
- Tasks: Build a commercial recruitment desk from scratch and manage the full recruitment lifecycle.
- Company: Join Quest Employment, a respected recruitment agency with a strong national presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, ongoing training, and career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment while building relationships and delivering results.
- Qualifications: Proven recruitment experience, strong sales mindset, and excellent relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Bedford
Bonus: Very competitive, uncapped bonus structure
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Quest Employment is a well-established and highly respected recruitment agency with a strong national presence. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality recruitment solutions across multiple sectors, building long-term partnerships with our clients, and offering excellent career development opportunities for our employees.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Commercial Recruitment Consultant to join our successful Bedford branch. This role will involve building a commercial desk from scratch, it is ideal for a proven recruiter with a strong sales mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and has a passion for building relationships and delivering results.
You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, developing new business opportunities, and nurturing existing client relationships while consistently delivering high-quality commercial candidates.
- Recruitment & Delivery
- Manage the full 360 recruitment process from business development through to candidate placement
- Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates for a range of commercial roles
- Conduct reference checks and ensure compliance with recruitment legislation and company policies
- Sales & Business Development
- Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the commercial sector
- Conduct client meetings to understand hiring needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions
- Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets
- Account Management
- Manage and grow existing client accounts through excellent service delivery
- Act as a trusted recruitment partner, offering market insight and advice
- Maintain accurate records on the CRM system
- Ensure all recruitment activity is compliant with employment legislation and internal processes
Proven experience working as a Recruitment Consultant (commercial sector experience preferred)
Demonstrable sales experience with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding targets - new business development will be a huge part of this role whilst building your desk
Strong relationship-building and account management abilities
Full UK driving licence and own car is essential for this role
Competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE) ~ Very competitive, uncapped bonus structure based on branch profits ~ Clear career progression and development opportunities ~ Ongoing training and professional development ~ Opportunity to work with a well-established and reputable recruitment brand ~ 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with every year of service)
Recruiter Consultant in Bedford employer: Quest Employment
Quest Employment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bedford where you can thrive as a Commercial Recruitment Consultant. With a competitive salary and uncapped bonus structure, we prioritise your professional growth through ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities. Join us to be part of a respected recruitment agency that values long-term relationships and delivers high-quality solutions across multiple sectors.
