Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant (up to Senior/Executive/Principal level) – Reed Colchester

Location: Reed G4, 159 Princes Street Ground Floor, Connexions, Ipswich IP1 1QJ

Driving Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle essential

Hybrid Working: 3–4 days in-office, 1–2 days from home (full-time office-based during induction)

Salary: £26,000 – £38,000 (dependent on experience) +
uncapped bonus potential

Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday)

We’re looking for experienced sales professionals or experienced recruiters from any sector who want to take their next step with a business that genuinely supports long-term career growth.

You’ll join our high-performing Business Support recruitment team covering Colchester and surrounding areas. You’ll inherit a warm desk with strong existing potential
, with the chance to build, grow and develop it further through your own expertise and market knowledge.

This is the ideal opportunity for someone who loves recruitment or wants to develop in recruitment, excels in relationship-building, and is ambitious about progressing their career over time.

• Managing your own warm desk and delivering an exceptional recruitment service
• Growing your desk through further business development, sales, cold calling, networking, outreach emails, referrals and excellent client management
• Building strong, lasting client relationships and understanding their hiring needs
• Attracting high-quality candidates through advertising, headhunting, networking, and social media
• Maximising revenue through effective candidate placement and pipeline building
• Contributing to a positive team culture while developing your career toward future leadership opportunities

• Award-winning training and development
• Clear career progression
  , with promotions and pay reviews up to every 6 months
• Uncapped bonus scheme
• Hybrid working model
• Long service rewards, including paid sabbaticals every 5 years
• Health cash plan
• Eco-friendly commuting support
• High Achievers Club
• Exclusive Reed Discount Club
• Annual incentives with chances to win holidays, tech bundles, and even cars

• Excellent sales-based experience such as B2B or B2C
• Or proven agency recruitment experience (any sector welcome)
• Strong billing history and a proactive, self‑motivated approach
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• A driven and resilient recruiter who thrives in a supportive but high-performing environment