Recruitment Consultant

Company: Ainsworth Recruitment
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Location: Bolton
Job Description:

Job ID

ar128

Salary

c£35,000 Plus Bens & Commission

Location

Hybrid Stockport/ Bolton

Job Type

Full Time Permanent

Description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced 360 Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a commercial/business support desk covering Bolton and the wider North West. This is a genuine opportunity to grow and shape a high‑potential patch, with support from an experienced leadership team and an established brand.

You’ll work a hybrid model – predominantly from home, with 1–2 days a week in our modern Stockport office alongside a small, experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Management

  • Own a defined geographical patch (Bolton and surrounding areas: Bury, Oldham, Chorley, Preston, etc.).
  • Proactively identify and win new business across commercial/business support roles (perm & temp).
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and lapsed clients.
  • Conduct regular client meetings/visits (aiming towards c.4 per week) to deepen relationships and secure new vacancies and bookings.
  • Negotiate fees, rates, and terms in line with company guidelines and market conditions.

Candidate Attraction & Management

  • Source candidates through job boards, database, social media, networking, and referrals.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for perm and temp roles:Advertising vacancies Screening and interviewing candidates Shortlisting and presenting candidates to clients Managing interview processes and feedback Handling offers, negotiations, and onboarding.
  • Build and maintain talent pools relevant to your patch and specialism.

Desk & Performance Management

  • Take full ownership for building and growing your own desk, including:Achieving and then growing monthly billing levels (working towards c. £10k per month). Maintaining a healthy pipeline of vacancies and bookings.
  • Work towards individually agreed targets and KPIs, focused on:Vacancies and bookings Client meetings Revenue and margin.
  • Use the CRM and reporting tools accurately to record activity, pipeline, and revenue.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the business to maximise cross‑selling opportunities.

Requirements

Essential

  • Proven experience as a 360 Recruitment Consultant (ideally in commercial/office support or similar).
  • Demonstrable track record of:Winning new clients Building and maintaining a personal desk Delivering consistent billings.
  • Comfortable in a BD‑driven environment – this is not a resourcer/job‑filler role.
  • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with clients and candidates.
  • Self‑motivated, accountable, and commercially aware.
  • Able to work effectively in a hybrid model (home and Stockport office), and happy to cover the Bolton/North West patch.

Desirable

  • Experience running a geographical desk.
  • Knowledge of the North West market (Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Stockport and surrounding areas).
  • Experience placing both temp and perm roles.

Package & Commission

  • Basic salary: up to £35,000 (depending on experience).
  • Commission structure: First 6 months: individually set thresholds based on:Patch potential Inherited client base (if any) Your experience and basic salary. May include stepped targets in the early months (e.g. lower billing thresholds). Once established: work towards c. £10,000 per month in billings. Commission paid as a percentage of all billings once you hit target, starting at 5% and increasing through bands (10%, 12%, 15%) as performance grows.
  • Hours:Monday: 8:30am – 5:30pm Tuesday–Thursday: 8:45am – 5:30pm Friday: 8:45am – 4:30pm (early finish).

Benefits

  • 24 days annual leave, rising to 29 days with length of service.
  • Birthday day off.
  • Healthcare cash plan, including:Medical cover Gym discounts Supermarket vouchers Counselling and mental health support.
  • Attendance bonus up to £360 per year, paid twice yearly (May and October), subject to attendance criteria.
  • Employee referral scheme – up to £1,000 for successful recruitment referrals, paid over 6 months.
  • Enhanced sick pay.
  • Free parking at the Stockport office.
  • Regular team socials and events (e.g. team meals/nights out).

Culture & Environment

  • Small, tight‑knit team with high accountability and low ego.
  • Supportive, grown‑up environment: “nice people, no drama”.
  • Access to experienced leaders with deep local market knowledge.
  • Opportunity to genuinely influence the success of your patch and contribute to the growth of the business.

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Posted: September 21st, 2026