Recruitment Consultant – Automotive

Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £35,000 basic + uncapped bonus
Contract Type: Permanent

We’re looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Recruitment Consultant to join our team. This is a true 360 role with the flexibility to specialise in either permanent or contract recruitment, depending on your experience and strengths.

Whether you are an established perm recruiter, a contract billing specialist, or someone with a blend of both, this role offers the platform to build a high-performing desk with full support, strong infrastructure, and clear progression pathways.

You will take ownership of your desk, delivering end-to-end recruitment solutions while driving revenue growth through business development and exceptional service delivery.

• Identify, develop, and win new business opportunities within your market.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships as a trusted partner.
• Understand client hiring needs, culture, and commercial drivers.
• Negotiate terms and deliver commercially sound recruitment solutions.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy briefing through to placement.
• Write and advertise engaging job opportunities across multiple platforms.
• Source, interview, and assess candidates to ensure strong technical and cultural fit.
• Manage offers, negotiations, and onboarding processes.

• Build and nurture a high-quality candidate network within your specialist market.
• Provide a consultative experience, offering advice and market insight.
• Maintain strong relationships with placed candidates to support retention.

• Manage contractor pipelines and build a strong pool of available talent.
• Maintain regular engagement with contractors throughout assignments.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and company requirements.

• Deliver against KPIs, revenue targets, and activity metrics.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure all processes are compliant.
• Contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team environment.

We’re open on background – what matters most is your drive and ability to deliver results.

You may be:

• An experienced 360 permanent recruiter with a strong track record in placements
• A contract recruitment specialist experienced in managing fast-paced pipelines
• A recruiter or sales professional looking to build a high-performing desk

We’re looking for:

• Proven success in recruitment or B2B sales
• Strong business development and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing ability
• A target-driven, resilient, and self-motivated mindset
• Organised, proactive, and commercially aware approach

• Uncapped earning potential
• Clear career progression pathways
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing training and development

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. All appointments are made on merit.