HomeJobsBirminghamRecruitment Consultant
Back to all jobs
⚡ Source: ReedRef: 56837552

Recruitment Consultant

Page Group·Birmingham·Posted 4 days ago
Tailor my CV for this job — Free

Job description

Original text imported from Reed

Are you looking for a global firm that will support your personal and professional growth? We're hiring Recruitment Consultants to join our Birmingham team and help change lives every day.

Client Details

Page makes it possible. You make it Page.

Michael Page is a global market-leading recruitment consultancy, with over 7,000 recruiters worldwide. We're known for our trusted relationships, deep networks, and the impact we make by connecting people with opportunities that shape careers.

Our real strength is our people and our internal network, a collaborative, high performance culture where knowledge is shared, opportunities are referred, and careers are built together. As the #1 permanent recruiter globally, our brand opens doors and our leaders are experts who have walked the same path you're about to start.

People are at the heart of Page. Inclusion is embedded in how we hire, develop, and promote, ensuring everyone is seen, heard, and supported.

Description

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will build trusted relationships with clients and candidates, delivering high quality recruitment solutions in a fast paced, commercial environment. This is a role where curiosity is encouraged, performance is recognised, and progression is based on merit.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will:

  • Win and grow client relationships through proactive business development and consultative account management
  • Attract, assess, and engage high-quality candidates through targeted sourcing and networking
  • Build deep expertise in your market, developing a long-term specialism
  • Collaborate within a high-performing team, sharing knowledge and driving results
  • Take ownership of activity and data accuracy using Salesforce

Profile

Candidate profile:

  • Experienced Recruitment Consultants: If you have a proven track record in B2B recruitment and are seeking new opportunities to excel, we are looking for you!
  • Career Changers: If you're ready to embrace a new challenge and see recruitment as an exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you!
  • Sales Superstars: Bring your sales experience (at least 12 months) and transferable skills to thrive in the world of recruitment.

To succeed in this role, you will need curiosity to understand markets, people, and what drives hiring decisions. You will have tenacity to stay focused and motivated in a performance led environment and you will need to be accountable for your results, activity, and personal development.


Job Offer

You'll feel welcomed, supported, and able to be yourself. Our employee networks include Women at Page, Pride at Page, Families at Page, Ability at Page, and Unity at Page.

Alongside an inclusive culture, as a business we focus on:

  • Flexibility & Wellbeing - we offer hybrid working and accessible offices that accommodate all ways of working
  • Growth & Rewards - competitive package with uncapped bonus, flexible benefits and market leading training to maximise your development
  • Tools & Technology - we have invested in the best technology to support you
  • Social Impact - using our skills for good with communities who face barriers to employment


At Michael Page, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it.

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates, inclusive of all diversity characteristics. Please let us know if there is any support you need, so that you may perform at your best when interacting with us.

SpeedCV AI

Key skills

AI-extracted from the job advert

Must-have skills
B2B recruitment experienceSales experienceBusiness developmentClient relationship managementCandidate sourcing
Nice-to-have
Salesforce CRMMarket specialisationAccount managementNetworking skills
Soft skills
CuriosityTenacityAccountabilityCommunicationRelationship buildingResilienceSelf-motivation
SpeedCV AI

Application advice

5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.

1

⭐ Highlight your B2B sales or recruitment experience prominently as Page Group specifically seeks candidates with proven commercial track records

2

📊 Quantify your sales achievements: 'Generated £180k revenue through 45 client placements, exceeding target by 23%'

3

🌐 Emphasise your Salesforce CRM proficiency as they specifically mention using this platform for activity tracking

4

🎯 Showcase your business development skills with concrete examples of winning new client relationships

5

🤝 Demonstrate your networking abilities and market knowledge as they value deep sector expertise and relationship building

NEW
AI SpeedCV

Suggested CV bullets

3 bullets our AI drafted for this specific advert, mirroring its ATS keywords.

How to tailor your CV

Add these 3 bullets under your most recent experience:

  • Generated £240k revenue through proactive business development, securing 38 new B2B client accounts and exceeding annual target by 28%
  • Built candidate pipeline of 150+ qualified professionals using targeted sourcing techniques, achieving 85% interview-to-offer conversion rate
  • Managed Salesforce CRM database of 200+ client contacts, maintaining 98% data accuracy while tracking performance metrics across 12 market sectors

Free to copy — tailoring requires a 30-sec CV upload.

NEW
AI cover letter

Your cover letter is ready

We've drafted a cover letter for Page Group. Preview the opening, then unlock the full personalised version.

Letter preview — tailored to Page Group

Dear Hiring Manager,

Page Group's position as the world's #1 permanent recruiter makes this Recruitment Consultant role in Birmingham exactly the career move I've been seeking. My proven B2B sales experience and passion for connecting people with opportunities align perfectly with your consultative approach to recruitment.

My background in business development has equipped me with the tenacity and curiosity needed to excel in your performance-driven environment. I understand the importance of building trusted client relationships while maintaining accurate pipeline data through CRM systems.

Get my personalised letter — free

Free signup, no card needed. Export to PDF/Word requires a £1.99 trial (14 days).

SpeedCV exclusive
SpeedCV AI

Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • How would you use Salesforce to track and manage your recruitment pipeline?
  • What methods do you use for sourcing high-quality candidates beyond job boards?
  • How do you research and understand a new market sector quickly?
  • What KPIs would you track to measure your recruitment performance?
  • How would you build a network of contacts in a specialist market?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you had to win over a difficult client
  • Describe a situation where you exceeded your sales targets
  • Give an example of when you had to stay motivated despite facing rejection
  • Tell me about a time you had to quickly learn about a new industry
  • Describe how you've built long-term relationships with candidates or clients
SpeedCV AINEW

STAR answer examples

Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.

1Question

Tell me about a time you had to win over a difficult client

A manufacturing client had poor experiences with previous recruiters and was reluctant to work with us. I researched their business challenges thoroughly and discovered they struggled with technical skills shortages. I arranged a face-to-face meeting where I presented a targeted sourcing strategy focusing on passive candidates with niche engineering skills. I also committed to providing market intelligence reports monthly. After demonstrating my industry knowledge and offering additional value beyond basic recruitment, they agreed to a trial period. Within 6 weeks, I placed 2 senior engineers who are still with the company 18 months later, and they've since become one of my top 3 clients.
2Question

Describe a situation where you exceeded your sales targets

Last year my quarterly target was £45k revenue, but I was tracking at only £32k with 3 weeks remaining. I analysed my pipeline and identified 8 warm prospects who needed immediate follow-up. I scheduled face-to-face meetings with 5 key clients, presenting tailored recruitment solutions for their upcoming projects. I also reactivated 12 dormant candidates who were perfect matches for current vacancies. Through intensive activity over those final weeks, I closed 6 placements worth £58k, exceeding my target by 29%. This taught me the importance of pipeline management and maintaining momentum even when results seem challenging.

Similar jobs

View all