Recruitment Consultant

Egham Source: WhatJobs

£28,000–£32,000

Location:

Egham, Surrey (Hybrid)

Salary:

£28,000 to £32,000 basic salary + uncapped commission (Realistic Year 1 OTE £45,000+)

The Opportunity

Are you an ambitious 360 Recruitment Consultant who enjoys winning new business, building client relationships and developing a successful temporary recruitment desk?

Halmer Recruit is looking for a driven Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Horticulture & Landscaping division based in Egham, Surrey.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious recruiter to build and grow the temporary recruitment desk within our established Horticulture & Landscaping division, with the backing of an established recruitment business, existing client agreements and the freedom to develop new business across a national market.

You'll be joining a specialist division supporting businesses across the UK within commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, estate management and horticulture. With several client agreements already in place, you'll have a solid platform to build from while taking ownership of expanding the temporary desk through proactive business development and exceptional client service.

Offering hybrid working, uncapped commission and genuine career progression, this role is ideal for a recruiter looking to make their mark within a growing business where success is recognised and rewarded.

About Halmer Recruit

Halmer Recruit is a specialist recruitment agency providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK.

Our Horticulture & Landscaping division provides both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions to commercial landscaping contractors, grounds maintenance providers, estate management companies and horticultural businesses across the UK. We pride ourselves on building long-term client relationships, delivering exceptional service and providing high-quality staffing solutions.

The Role

This is a dedicated temporary recruitment role where you'll take ownership of developing and growing the temporary desk.

Working directly with the Division Manager, you'll take ownership of building and growing the temporary recruitment desk. You'll receive hands‑on support, guidance and mentoring while having the autonomy to win new business, build your own client portfolio, develop long‑term relationships and establish a successful specialist desk.

You'll inherit existing client agreements while proactively generating new business, developing long‑term partnerships and building a strong network of temporary workers.

You'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from winning new clients through to filling bookings and maintaining excellent client relationships.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys business development, thrives in a fast‑paced environment and wants to play a key role in growing a specialist national division.

Key Responsibilities

Grow and develop the temporary recruitment desk.
Win new business through proactive business development and cold calling.
Build relationships with landscaping, grounds maintenance, estate management and horticultural businesses across the UK.
Develop existing client agreements and identify opportunities to increase business.
Manage temporary recruitment vacancies from start to finish.
Source, interview and register temporary workers.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of available candidates.
Match candidates to temporary assignments.
Negotiate commercial terms with new and existing clients.
Deliver exceptional customer service to both clients and candidates.
Manage client accounts and identify opportunities for continued growth.

About You

We're looking for a motivated recruiter who enjoys developing business, building relationships and creating long‑term success.

You’ll ideally have:

Previous recruitment experience, preferably within temporary recruitment.
A confident and proactive approach to business development and cold calling.
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
A commercially driven and target‑focused mindset.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
The ability to manage multiple vacancies and client relationships.
A positive, professional and self‑motivated attitude.

Experience within Industrial, Construction, Driving, Facilities Management, Trades & Labour or another fast‑paced temporary recruitment sector would be highly advantageous.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Friday: 8:30am to 4:00pm.

Hybrid Working

Monday to Wednesday office based in Egham.
Thursday and Friday working from home.

What's On Offer

£28,000 to £32,000 basic salary.
Uncapped commission with a realistic first year OTE of £45,000+.
Existing client agreements in place, providing a strong foundation to build and grow your own desk.
Genuine opportunity to take ownership of a growing specialist temporary recruitment desk.
Hybrid working.
Early finish every Friday.
National market coverage with significant growth potential.
Full support and mentoring from the Division Manager.
Clear career progression within a growing specialist recruitment business.
Ongoing training and development.
A collaborative, supportive and entrepreneurial working environment.