Recruitment Consultant

Pertemps · Reading, Berkshire

Recruitment Consultant at Pertemps, based in Reading, Berkshire, paying £28,000 per annum. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£28,000 per annum
Location
Reading, Berkshire
Contract
Temporary
Posted
1 hour ago
Closes
10 Oct 2026
Sector
Recruitment Consultant

35% below the typical rate for recruitment consultant

Reference 224103531

About the role

Recruitment Consultant

£28,000 + Uncapped Commission – Reading – Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 17:00, Friday 07:30 – 16:30.


Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career in recruitment? Pertemps is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to join our team! This role is perfect for someone with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment.
As a Recruitment Consultant, you will build strong relationships with clients and candidates, matching the right people to temporary and permanent job opportunities. You’ll provide expert support and advice while ensuring a high level of service at all times.
Key responsibilities:

  • Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, engaging at every stage of the recruitment process

    • Achieving and exceeding individual and branch targets through proactive service delivery

    • Matching candidates to suitable roles, ensuring their skills align with client requirements

    • Ensuring full compliance with legal and ethical recruitment standards, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

    • Managing payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate payments for flexible workers

 

To be successful:

  • A confident communicator with experience in a customer-facing or sales-focused role

    • Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to maximise service delivery and revenue

    • Understanding of recruitment processes, employment rights, and diversity & inclusion principles

    • Excellent relationship management skills across all levels

    • A positive and driven attitude, eager to succeed in a fast-paced industry

    • A valid UK driving licence (preferred)

 

At Pertemps, we offer a supportive and rewarding career with full training and development opportunities. You’ll be part of a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service to clients and candidates alike.

  • Competitive salary & uncapped commission

    • 24 days holiday, increasing to 29 with service

    • Exclusive retail discounts, perks, and wellbeing support

    • Access to Employee Benefit Trust & Share Incentive Plans

 

If you’re ready to build a successful career in recruitment, we’d love to hear from you!

Reference: 224103531 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 10 Oct 2026 · Listed via Pertemps

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