Senior Recruitment Consultant

Are you an experienced recruiter with a passion for building and nurturing client relationships? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and want to be part of a growing business that truly understands the industry it serves? Join Trade Recruit – A Specialist Division of Trade Mastermind Trade Recruit is the dedicated recruitment arm of Trade Mastermind, one of the UK’s leading growth consultancies for the trade and construction industries. As a specialist recruiter, we understand the challenges our clients face and offer tailored hiring solutions that drive real results. We are expanding our team and looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant who excels in managing and growing client accounts, and who is driven to take ownership of their desk and develop it into a thriving, profitable division. What You’ll Be Doing: * Managing and growing relationships with new and existing clients, ensuring a high standard of service and retention. * Proactively posting job adverts across multiple platforms and identifying top talent. * Registering and onboarding candidates, ensuring all compliance documentation is complete and up to date. * Building strong relationships with candidates and ensuring an excellent candidate experience. * Taking ownership of your desk, hitting growth targets, and developing business opportunities. * Maintaining accurate records in our recruitment database (Temp ID). * Sharing responsibility for the out-of-hours phone and responding to urgent queries. * Providing regular updates and reports to your manager on performance and activity. * Using your problem-solving and negotiation skills to meet client needs and overcome challenges. What We’re Looking For: * Proven experience in a recruitment role (ideally 5+ years, but strong candidates with less will also be considered). * A track record of managing and expanding client accounts with confidence and professionalism. * Positive, proactive, and target-driven mindset. * Excellent communication and organisational skills. * Strong headhunting and candidate sourcing experience. * A polished, professional approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional service. * The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-moving environment. * Solid IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with job boards and CRM systems. * Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. What You’ll Get in Return: * Competitive Salary: £40,000 * Company equipment provided to support you in your role * Training and development tailored to your goals * Company events and a vibrant team culture * Health and wellbeing programme to support you both in and out of work * Modern working environment with high-spec facilities * Free on-site parking for all staff * Sponsored further development opportunities and courses * On-site gym access * Canteen with subsidised food options * Company pension scheme If you’re an ambitious recruitment professional ready to take ownership of your desk, grow a portfolio of high-value clients, and become a key part of an expanding team, we want to hear from you. Please note: This is an office-based role in Peterborough