Hays Recruitment - Recruitment Consultant – Business Support (Temporary desk)
Based in our Guildford or Reading offices
£28,000 - £33,000 + uncapped commission
We're looking for someone to take ownership of a specialist temporary Business Support desk covering the Guildford and Basingstoke market. This is a genuinely warm desk with strong foundations, consistent revenue generation and significant growth potential.
About the Desk:
You'll recruit across a broad range of Business Support positions including:
Administrative Professionals
Personal Assistants (PAs)
Executive Assistants (EAs)
Office Managers
Specialist Administration roles
The Opportunity
What can I expect day to day?
As a recruitment consultant you will gain exposure to a range of different activities whilst being supported by a structured training and development programme from day one. Some of your main responsibilities may include:
Source, interview, and match high-quality candidates to roles
Identify and proactively partner with new and existing clients through new outreach and business development calls to build better, profitable outcomes by understanding their hiring needs and challenges
Manage the recruitment process by guiding candidates and Clients through the full recruitment process from taking a brief to negotiating offers
Be bold and curious, developing specialist market expertise by actively seeking to understand your customer’s market
Take accountability for meeting targets and delivering your monetary goals that contribute to the growth and profitability of Hays
Be part of vibrant and inclusive culture that cheers on progress by celebrating personal and team performance
Who are we looking for?
You’ll be ambitious pushing outside your comfort zone and willing to experiment. It’s not just about who you are, but who you want to become.
Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills, having honest conversations
Customer centric by understanding clients’ needs and delivering tailored solutions
Have a strategic mindset to spot opportunities and drive profitable outcomes
Open to change being comfortable in a fast-paced target driven environment
Develop new business relationships and maintain your network of client companies through business development calls, client visits, networking and entertainment events.
Collaborative in spirit, people focused with a sales-driven mentality.
Be resilient, bold and curious
What you’ll get in return – The Hays Deal:
Believing that personal growth leads to professional progression, you’ll feel heard, valued and assured that we care about your wellbeing, in an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self. This will enable you to reach your full potential, broadening your ability to make a positive impact leading to your own personal success.
Access to team leadership training for you to evolve your career
Cutting-edge tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact
Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid working policy
Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days and your birthday off!
Celebrate success: Culture built on rewarding success with the opportunity to influence your earning potential with uncapped commission in addition to base salary
High Performer Incentives including local and international trips. Montenegro 2024, South Africa 2025 and Mauritius this year!
Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays
Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome
Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts
Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues
