Recruitment Consultant

Professional & Technical Recruitment Consultant Location: Hybrid - 3 days on-site Ipswich or Cambridge, Milton, Northampton or Walsall / 2 days from home Salary: Competitive + Bonus Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week At Opus People Solutions, we deliver managed service recruitment (MSP) to over 25 local authority clients across the UK. Our model is built around expertise, ethical delivery, and long-term partnership - not just filling roles, but finding the right people who will shape the future of public services. We are now expanding our Professional & Technical desk; a vertical which covers complex, business critical roles in areas like environmental health, IT, surveying, building control, and more. This is a great opportunity for a consultant who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, managing technical briefs, and playing a part in how local government services are delivered. What you'll do:Work directly with hiring managers to take accurate briefs and understand technical requirementsProvide high quality shortlists through direct sourcing and engagement with our trusted supply chainDeliver brilliant candidate and client communication - professional, timely and people focusedManage multiple (often high profile) roles at pace while maintaining strong service qualityBuild and manage trusted partnerships with a wide supplier baseSupport workforce planning conversations by understanding long term client needsAttending client meetings and supplier reviews to build relationships, understand challenges and plan aheadWe're looking for someone who:Is a confident communicator - written, spoken, and on the phoneCan juggle a varied workload and prioritise effectivelyIs curious and conscientious - keen to learn and deliver high standardsHas strong commercial awareness and a drive to exceed expectations (without pushy sales!)Is comfortable engaging with senior decision makers, including up to Chief Executive levelThrives in a fast paced, delivery focused environment with a clear public impactWhy Opus?Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days at homeAnnual bonus scheme + flexible benefitsJoin a people first business that values public sector impactClear career progression and training in MSP deliverraining in MSP deliver