Recruitment Consultant - Industrial Perms

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

£27,500 - £37,000 per annum + uncapped commission

Job Description

Position: Recruitment Consultant
Company: Reed Cambridge Industrial
Location: Reed Cambridge - Unit 7, CC7, 8 Clifton Ct, Clifton Rd, Cambridge CB1 7BN

Driver: Car driver with own vehicle essential

Hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home after the initial induction period
Salary: £27,500 - £37,000 dependent on experience + uncapped bonus

Contract: Full Time and Permanent

Build a high‑potential desk. Grow your career. Be rewarded for your impact.

Reed Cambridge is looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our team, managing a warm and high‑potential Industrial desk recruiting across the Cambridgeshire area.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a recruiter or commercially minded sales professional who enjoys building long‑term relationships, developing new business and seeing the direct results of their effort, all with the backing of a trusted, market‑leading brand.

What’s in It for You?

• Award‑Winning Training & Development
• Automated career development: Pay rises & promotions up to every 6 months based on performance
• Uncapped Bonus Structure
• Hybrid Working
• Paid sabbatical every 5 Years
• Health Cash Plan
• Eco‑friendly Commuting Incentives
• High Achievers Club - holidays, trips, events and other benefits
• Reed Discount Club
• Annual Golden Ticket Event: Be in with the chance of winning holiday vouchers, 'spend as you like' vouchers and even a luxury electric vehicle!

About the role

You’ll take ownership of an Industrial desk. You’ll work closely with local clients, becoming their go‑to recruitment partner while growing your market through proactive outbound business development. This role is office‑based in Cambridge and involves regular client visits across the local patch.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing new and existing client relationships across Cambridge and surrounding areas

• Meeting clients on‑site to understand hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions

• Sourcing, engaging and managing candidates through advertising, networking and referrals

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from initial brief to placement and aftercare

• Working towards clear KPIs while building a sustainable, profitable desk

What you’ll bring

• An experienced agency recruiter or sales professional

• Confidence building relationships and winning new business

• A proactive, resilient and commercially minded approach

• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Driver with their own vehicle

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.