Are you a driven recruiter ready to take ownership of a desk and make it your own?
Location: Reading RG1 2LG
Salary: Up to £30,000 trainees or up to £35,000 with experience
Specialism: Marketing & Creative
Join Reed's Marketing & Creative team in Reading, where you'll have the opportunity to revive and rebuild a previously high-performing desk, backed by a hands-on, high-performing manager.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives on business development, relationship building, and creating success from the ground up.
The desk has a strong historical reputation and plenty of opportunity. It is now ready for a motivated recruiter to re-energise it, win new business, and drive revenue.
What's in It for You?
High Earning Potential: Uncapped bonus paid every 4 weeks
Career Progression: Clear, transparent promotion structure with opportunities every 6 months
Strong Support Network: Hands-on leadership from a high-performing manager
Best-in-Class Tools: Access to the UK's largest candidate database, LinkedIn Recruiter & AI tools
Incentives & Rewards: Luxury car scheme, cash bonuses & holiday vouchers
Enhanced Benefits: Sabbaticals, extended annual leave, and long-service rewards
Inclusive Culture: Collaborative, supportive, and values-led environment
Your Role
Rebuild & Grow the Desk: Reignite a previously successful market through proactive business development
Business Development: Identify, approach, and win new clients while re-engaging lapsed relationships
Full 360 Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition to placement
Candidate Sourcing: Headhunt and attract high-quality marketing & creative professionals
Relationship Management: Build trusted partnerships with clients and candidates
Collaborate: Work with your team to maximise opportunities across the wider business
Who We're Looking For
Experienced recruiters (any sector welcome - commercial, Tech or professional services backgrounds ideal)
Strong B2B sales professionals with a passion for business development and growth
Confident, resilient communicators who enjoy winning new business
Self-motivated individuals who thrive when given ownership and autonomy
Team players who are eager to learn, share, and succeed together
An interest in Marketing & Creative markets is a plus
This is ideal for a recruiter who doesn't just want to maintain a desk but wants to build something, put their stamp on it, and be recognised for their success, with the right leadership support to help them get there.
