Recruitment Consultant

Day 1: You've got a desk, a first-class induction, and a tailored development plan to set you up for success. Day 30: You're out visiting clients, your candidate pipeline is taking shape, and you're getting a feel for your market. Day 90: You've got clients coming back to you first, and candidates who trust you to find them the right role. Improve your working life and build a career with genuine progression built in. We're hiring Recruitment Consultants to join the Rubicon team, supporting one of our key divisions, playing a pivotal role in sourcing candidates, account managing exclusive clients, and building long-standing relationships with new businesses. Why this Recruitment Consultant role exists: our divisions have exclusive client relationships and growing demand for skilled candidates. We need people who can source brilliant candidates, build trust with clients, and grow the business through consultative, 360 recruitment. Rubicon is 100% employee-owned (think John Lewis & Waitrose, but smaller and more personal). That means the effort you put in doesn't just hit a target, it contributes to shared success and long-term financial wellbeing for the people doing the work. What's in it for you • Up to £35,000 basic salary, plus quarterly bonuses • A first-class induction, ongoing technical training and a tailored personal development plan • A clear progression path to Senior Consultant, every manager and director started here • Exclusive client accounts to build on from day one Benefits include • Free parking • Early finish Fridays, followed by Friday drinks (first round on Rubicon) • Commission schemes • Holiday sell-back scheme • Training and external qualifications with the REC • Quarterly performance-related bonuses • Regular awards and prizes, including 'Employee of the Month' • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus 1 extra day for your birthday • Birthday gift from the company • Become part of Rubicon's 100% employee-owned trust (after 6 months) • Private medical insurance (after your first year) • Flu jabs, free eye test, and discounts on glasses What you'll be doing day-to-day as the Recruitment Consultant • Sourcing candidates through job boards, sourcing tools and proactive networking • Contacting registered candidates by phone, email and face-to-face • Conducting qualification calls aligned to detailed job specs • Visiting prospective and existing clients to understand their requirements • Creating opportunities through speculative approaches and market mapping • Maximising opportunities within the client base with consultative recruitment solutions As the Recruitment Consultant you'll bring • A background in recruitment, lettings, property, account management or B2B customer support (a hospitality background would also be very relevant) • Strong administration skills with attention to detail • A professional telephone manner and customer service experience • Experience using CRM systems or similar databases • A full UK driving licence The culture fit You'll sit within a sociable, empowered team where every manager and director has progressed from this very position. With regular team-building events and social activities, you'll be part of a business that genuinely invests in its people. If you're ready to take the next step and want a Recruitment Consultant role with real progression, apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Tina at Rubicon on for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.