About the Role
Manchester is one of the United Kingdom’s fastest-growing technology and business centres, and at Pete Wilson Technology Solutions, we help organisations build high-performing teams that support innovation and long-term growth.
We are looking for a Recruitment Consultant who can manage the full recruitment lifecycle while building strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers. You will work across a variety of technology and business support vacancies, identify high-quality talent, conduct candidate assessments, and guide both clients and applicants through the hiring process.
This is a mid-level position for someone who understands that successful recruitment goes beyond filling vacancies. It is about understanding business needs, recognising candidate potential, and delivering an exceptional recruitment experience from initial contact through successful placement.
Why Work With Us
The Environment: Our Manchester office offers a collaborative and professional workplace with modern facilities and convenient access to public transport and city-centre amenities.
Industry Focus: Join a growing technology solutions company supporting businesses with skilled professionals across technology, operations, and business services.
Modern Recruitment Tools: We utilise applicant tracking systems, digital sourcing platforms, video interviewing technology, and recruitment analytics to streamline the hiring process.
Career Development: Benefit from ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development focused on recruitment best practices, talent acquisition strategies, and market trends.
Recognition: We reward performance, teamwork, and outstanding client service with genuine opportunities for career progression.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Sourcing: Identify and engage qualified candidates through job boards, professional networks, referrals, social media, and internal talent databases.
Recruitment Management: Manage multiple vacancies from job briefing through successful placement while maintaining excellent service standards.
Candidate Assessment: Conduct telephone and virtual interviews, evaluate qualifications and experience, and shortlist suitable candidates.
Client Partnership: Build strong relationships with hiring managers, understand recruitment requirements, and provide regular progress updates.
Job Advertising: Create compelling and accurate job advertisements that attract suitable candidates while reflecting the requirements of each role.
Interview Coordination: Schedule interviews, prepare candidates, and ensure a smooth recruitment process for both clients and applicants.
Offer Management: Support salary discussions, reference checks, offer negotiations, and onboarding activities.
Recruitment Administration: Maintain accurate candidate records, interview notes, compliance documentation, and recruitment reports.
Market Intelligence: Stay informed about hiring trends, salary benchmarks, talent availability, and industry developments.
What We Are Looking For
Experience: 2 to 4 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, staffing, or a related client-facing environment.
Recruitment Expertise: Practical knowledge of candidate sourcing, interviewing, job advertising, and managing recruitment campaigns.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to build relationships with clients and candidates.
Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop lasting professional relationships.
Organisation: Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple vacancies and deadlines.
Technology Skills: Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office, online recruitment platforms, and video conferencing software.
Commercial Awareness: Understanding of recruitment performance metrics and delivering high-quality hiring outcomes.
Mindset: You are proactive, organised, resilient, and committed to providing an outstanding recruitment experience while achieving business objectives.
Pay: £28,780.00-£38,400.00 per year
Work Location: In person
