Reed
Reed is the UK’s most recognised recruitment brand, with over 60 years of experience improving lives through work. We partner with leading organisations across the UK and internationally, delivering recruitment solutions across a wide range of sectors and helping people build meaningful careers.
We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where performance is recognised and team success is celebrated, offering a rewarding and long-term career path.
We are looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our Business Support division in Harrogate, which also works closely alongside our established Accountancy and Education teams.
Based in a fun, vibrant office environment, the team offers a supportive culture with hybrid working available after initial training.
This is a small but high-performing team with a strong national presence, bringing together over 60 years of combined recruitment experience—making it an excellent environment to learn, develop and succeed.
Location: Harrogate (covering Yorkshire: Harrogate, York, Leeds, Sheffield, Wakefield)
Salary: £28,000 – £33,000 + uncapped commission (depending on experience)
Working pattern: Office-based initially, moving to hybrid (1–2 days from home)
Requirement: Driving licence (or close to passing)
You will manage your own desk, developing client relationships and delivering end-to-end recruitment solutions. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, commercially aware and enjoys building long-term partnerships.
There is a strong focus on phone-based activity, so confidence communicating with both clients and candidates is key.
Key Responsibilities
- Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients
- Proactively developing business to create a consistent pipeline
- Understanding client hiring needs through regular communication
- Managing vacancies from brief through to placement
- Sourcing, screening and interviewing candidates
- Supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process
- Managing workload, activity levels and compliance
What We’re Looking For
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A driven, resilient and organised approach
- Commercial awareness and motivation to achieve results
- Ability to manage a fast-paced and busy desk
- Interest in building a long-term career in recruitment
- Sales driven and not phone shy
What’s On Offer
- Uncapped commission with performance accelerators
- A well-established, stable market with strong billing potential
- Incentives including trips, bonuses and recognition schemes
- The backing of a highly recognised brand
- Access to industry-leading tools, systems and training
- Clear progression opportunities
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and benefits
- A collaborative, experienced team in a lively Harrogate office
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To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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