Senior Recruitment Consultant  - Ipswich, Suffolk – Opportunity to build a team and manage operational long term.

c£28-£35k + monthly commission + home based/hybrid

Our client specialises in the logistics/industrial/driving/shipping sector.

For over 30 years, they have been providing specialist recruitment services across temporary, contract and permanent roles through our network of branches across the South East, South West, Midlands and East Anglia regions.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a talented individual to join us as a Senior Recruitment Consultant and further drive the growth of our logistics recruitment services across the Ipswich region.

In terms of role location, we’re able to offer a hybrid role, while engaging in commercial/sales/business development activities.

Key elements of the role will include:

• Actively pursue new business opportunities.


• Manage and develop outstanding client and candidate relationships, working in partnership with clients and candidates across Suffolk and the surrounding regions


• Develop and nurture key accounts, providing a range of services and solutions


• Attend client visits and local networking events


• Undertake effective candidate sourcing, helping drive candidate attraction and engagement.


• Actively seek additional commercial opportunities and revenue streams and drive sales/new business growth for your desk.

The Good Stuff!

• c£28-33K (depending on experience) + attractive monthly commission scheme


• Office or hybrid working arrangement (flexible to your requirements)


• A diverse commission and reward scheme! Just some of our individual and team based incentives include additional periodic bonuses, paid for nights out and social events, gift vouchers, meal vouchers..


• Opportunities for fast track career progression - We’ll commit to providing the training and development you need to accelerate your career with us if you so wish!


• Brand new autonomous role within our business.


• We have a strong central business support team to help and guide you during your career.


• You’ll be working for a business brand that is part of our larger recruitment group, offering numerous opportunities for skills and career development including mentorship, individual and group coaching sessions and learning and development programmes/workshops.


• Holiday allowance that increases with service.


• Everyone here has the opportunity to earn a partnership, and equity in the company.


• We won’t cap your earning potential, or your aspirations.


• We’re non-hierarchical, relaxed, no micromanagement, no unnecessary KPI’s or call targets.


• Although hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, we’re a supportive and collaborative business, able to offer some flexibility on working arrangements.


• No evening and weekend hours (we have a dedicated on call team as we understand the importance of a good work life balance)

What will you need?

• Previous recruitment consultancy experience


• Strong sales/commercial abilities and the drive and experience to develop new business


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


• Proactive and results-driven, able to deal with and prioritize a variety of tasks in a fast-paced role, supporting clients with fluctuating requirements.


• Dynamic, self-starting individual, able to work autonomously,


• A current driving licence.


• Strong IT/system skills.


• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and compliance


• A base within the Suffolk/Essex border, with reasonable proximity to Ipswich and the surrounding areas