Recruitment Consultant
| Job Type | Recruitment Consultant |
| Location | Braintree |
| Area | Braintree, EssexCity of London, LondonWest London, LondonEast London, LondonNorth London, LondonSouth London, London |
| Sector | CommercialManufacturingAccountancy & FinanceExecutive SearchProcurement / Supply ChainSales & MarketingConstructionFinancial ServicesITHRLegal |
| Salary | £25k - £40k basic per annum plus up to 30% comms |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Larissa Kamburoff |
| Telephone | 020 3876 2314 |
| Job Ref | V-44805-4 |
- Description
Recruiter
Location: Braintree, Essex Hybrid working
Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
OTE: £70,000+ Must be car owner/ driver due to location
Billing Target: Must have previously billed £200,000+ annually
Specialisms: Commercial, HR, Sales & Marketing, IT, Finance, Procurement, Executive Search
As a 360 Recruiter, you’ll manage the entire recruitment lifecycle—driving business development, candidate sourcing, client relationships, and placements—across your specialist sector(s). You’ll work autonomously and collaboratively within a vibrant, goal-driven team.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end recruitment: From initial client briefing through to placement and onboarding.
- Business development: Actively generate new client opportunities and deepen existing relationships.
- Candidate sourcing & engagement: Utilize headhunting, networking, job boards, and referrals to attract top talent.
- Client liaison: Deliver consultative service, shaping job specs and advising on market realities.
- Negotiation & closing: Confidently manage offers and placements to maximise success rates.
- CRM & reporting: Keep accurate records, track pipeline, and report on performance metrics.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary up to £40K, with a clear OTE of £70K+.
- Market-leading commission structure, 20% no threshold for first 6 months
- Bespoke learning & development programme, tailored to your goals.
- Flexible hybrid working
- Comprehensive benefits: private medical insurance, pension, 28 days of annual leave, and an annual incentive trip.
- Thriving, inclusive company culture with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Essential Qualifications
- Proven experience in 360 recruitment roles across commercial, HR, sales & marketing, IT, finance, procurement, or executive search.
- Demonstrable track record of billing £200K+ per annum.
- Strong sales acumen, business development instincts, and revenue-generation mindset.
- Degree-level education or equivalent, with evidence of resilience, drive, and professionalism.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Tech-savvy—confident using CRMs, job boards, and recruitment tools.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and thriving in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
* Wisdom Recruitment acting as an employment agency with regard to this vacancy.
As a Rec 2 Rec, Wisdom Recruitment works extensively across London, Surrey, Sussex, Essex, Dorset, Kent, and Hampshire.
If this role does not suit your requirements and you are an experienced Recruiter or Resourcer, please feel free to forward your CV to the team at Wisdom to hear about our other vacancies or connect with us on LinkedIn.
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