Recruitment Consultant - Marketing & Creative

Job Description

Reed is seeking a driven recruiter to take ownership of a desk in Reading within the Marketing & Creative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to rebuild and grow a previously high-performing desk, backed by hands‑on leadership.

• High earning potential: uncapped bonus paid every 4 weeks.
• Career progression: clear promotion structure with opportunities every 6 months.
• Strong support network: hands‑on leadership from a high-performing manager.
• Best-in-class tools: access to the UK’s largest candidate database, Linked In Recruiter and AI tools.
• Incentives & rewards: luxury car scheme, cash bonuses and holiday vouchers.
• Enhanced benefits: sabbaticals, extended annual leave, and long-service rewards.
• Inclusive culture: collaborative, supportive, values‑led environment.

• Rebuild & grow the desk: reignite a previously successful market through proactive business development.
• Business development: identify, approach, and win new clients while re‑engaging lapsed relationships.
• Full-360 recruitment: manage the recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition to placement.
• Candidate sourcing: headhunt and attract high-quality marketing & creative professionals.
• Relationship management: build trusted partnerships with clients and candidates.
• Collaborate: work with the team to maximise opportunities across the wider business.

• Experienced recruiters – any sector welcome; commercial, tech, or professional services backgrounds ideal.
• Strong B2B sales professionals with a passion for business development and growth.
• Confident, resilient communicators who enjoy winning new business.
• Self‑motivated individuals who thrive when given ownership and autonomy.
• Team players eager to learn, share, and succeed together.
• Interest in Marketing & Creative markets is a plus.

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role.

Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.

We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex‑services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

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