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Permanent

Recruitment Consultant

Gap Personnel
Southend-on-Sea
money-bag £29000 - £32000/annum
Posted: 25 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 25 July 2026
Ref: 225293581

gap personnel, Who operate as an employment business are seeking an individual with a strong understanding of recruitment and a passion for identifying talent, fostering relationships, and contributing to organisational growth.

360 Recruitment Consultant 

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 08:30am-17:00pm 

Salary: £29,000-£32,00 dependent on experience + Bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Southend

Duties Include

  • Support business growth through lead generation and business development activities.
  • Arrange and attend client service and sales meetings.
  • Help the branch achieve KPI, performance, and service targets.
  • Build and maintain a strong candidate network using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, social media, and CRM systems.
  • Complete pre-employment checks, references, and right-to-work verification in line with compliance requirements.
  • Match candidates to roles based on skills, experience, and client needs.
  • Manage candidate availability and placement for temporary assignments.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
  • Coordinate recruitment activity to meet workforce demands.
  • Manage bookings, staffing fulfilment, and workforce planning.
  • Resolve client and candidate issues promptly and professionally.
  • Guide and support candidates throughout the recruitment journey.
  • Deliver an excellent experience for both clients and candidates while contributing to branch growth.

Skills

  • Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Good organisational and multitasking skills.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Team player with a proactive and flexible attitude.
  • Full UK driving licence + own transport.

Package


We offer an excellent remuneration package and working conditions and believe in rewarding our employees for their commitment and hard work which includes:

  • An excellent basic salary package, dependent upon experience
  • Uncapped bonus scheme
  • 33 days annual leave (plus your birthday as paid leave)
  • Bespoke training packages
  • A true development plan for a career in recruitment
  • Eye care Voucher 
  • Quarterly performance shout out £250 voucher 
  • Health assurance
  • Wellbeing programme
  • + more!

To apply for our Recruitment Consultant role please send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

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