Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years.  Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

Salary: £27,500 to £36,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus uncapped bonus potential

Job Description

Job Role: Recruitment Consultant | Business Support Temps

Location: 3rd Floor, Tyler's House, Tylers Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS1 2BB

Driver: Car driver with own vehicle and valid driving licence essential
Salary: £27,500 to £37,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus uncapped bonus potential
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hybrid working: 4 days in the office and 1 day from home following your induction period

Ready to grow your recruitment career with Reed?

We're looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our successful Southend office, specialising in the Business Support Temporaries sector across Southend and the surrounding areas, so car driver essential due to client visits.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a specialist desk, build lasting client relationships and connect talented candidates with opportunities across commercial opportunities. With uncapped bonus potential, industry leading training and clear career progression, you'll have everything you need to build a successful and rewarding career with Reed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and developing relationships with commercial clients across Southend and the surrounding areas

• Generating new business opportunities and growing existing accounts

• Taking job briefs and providing tailored recruitment solutions

• Sourcing, attracting and engaging high-quality candidates

• Managing the recruitment process from vacancy through to placement

• Completing compliance checks, including right to work and references

• Delivering an excellent experience for both clients and candidates

What's in It for You?

• Award winning training and development

• Career progression with opportunities for promotion and salary increases up to every six months

• Uncapped bonus potential

• Paid sabbaticals and cash rewards through our long service awards

• Health Cash Plan

• Cycle to Work scheme and electric vehicle benefits

• High Achievers Club with exclusive rewards, trips and events

• Reed Discount Club offering discounts and cashback

• Annual incentive rewards, including holiday vouchers and luxury prizes

Who We're Looking For

• Either previous agency recruitment experience or a strong sales background

• Business development and relationship building skills

• A confident communicator who enjoys working with people

• Driven, resilient and motivated to succeed in a fast-paced environment

• Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Car driver with own vehicle and valid driving licence essential

Feel what it’s like to truly belong…
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.