Senior Recruitment Consultant - Professional Sector, Burton-on-Trent

Why This Role Could Be Your Next Big Career Move

Author: Jamie Rafferty

This is a full-time, permanent position with a professional services recruitment agency that's been recognised as one of the Midlands' best. The team holds strong Glassdoor ratings for career progression and culture, and they back that up with structured development, not just promises. This role offers a basic of up to £45,000, sitting well above typical Senior Recruitment Consultant benchmarks in the Midlands.

Hybrid working is built in from day one. You'll split your time between a well-equipped Burton-on-Trent office and home, with free parking when you're on-site. This isn't a token gesture - it's a genuine, flexible arrangement designed around how modern recruiters actually work.

What You'll Be Doing (And How It Fuels Your Growth)

This isn't a role where you'll be handed a desk and left to it. You'll be working across the professional services sector, managing your own desk, building client and candidate relationships, and contributing to a team that's actively growing. The progression path into leadership and management is mapped out and real - consultants here have case studies to prove it.

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle across professional services roles in Burton-on-Trent and the wider Midlands
• Building and nurturing long-term relationships with both clients and candidates
• Mentoring junior consultants as your career moves towards a leadership position
• Using modern recruitment technology to work smarter and place faster
• Driving your own billings with the support of an experienced, collaborative team

The uncapped commission scheme is transparent and directly tied to your results. With no ceiling on what you can earn here, your ambition sets the limit.

What You'll Bring to the Table (Your Essential Skills)

You don't need to tick every box - but you do need the foundations. This role suits a Professional Services Recruiter in Burton-on-Trent who's ready to step up, not start over.

Essential:

• Proven experience in a recruitment consultancy environment, ideally within professional services
• A track record of consistent billings and successful placements
• Strong relationship-building skills with both candidates and hiring contacts
• Confidence managing your own desk with minimal hand-holding
• Comfortable using ATS platforms and modern sourcing tools

Desirable:

• Experience mentoring or supporting junior consultants
• Familiarity with the Burton-on-Trent and wider Midlands professional services market
• An interest in progressing into a Recruitment Manager role in Burton-on-Trent

Your Rewards: Perks & Benefits That Matter

Salary is discussed at application - but here's what else is on the table. This role offers a basic up to £45,000 plus uncapped commission, making it a highly competitive package within the Midlands professional services recruitment market.

• Uncapped commission - your effort, your earnings
• Structured progression into leadership and management
• Hybrid working with genuine flexibility
• Generous annual leave package
• Free on-site parking
• Performance-related incentives and rewards
• Industry-leading training and development from day one

Get in Touch with The Job Office Ltd

Contact Jamie Rafferty today on 07969 620324

or Email: jamie@thejoboffice.com

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the commission structure work?

The uncapped commission scheme is transparent and directly reflects your success. It's designed so your earning potential is genuinely limitless - every placement you make is fairly rewarded, with no hidden caps or complicated thresholds standing between your effort and your earnings.

What kind of support will I receive?

You'll benefit from advanced recruitment technology, comprehensive training, and a collaborative team environment. All the tools and resources you need to excel are provided from day one, so you can focus on building strong relationships and making successful placements across the professional sector.

Is hybrid working truly flexible?

Yes - the hybrid working model offers genuine flexibility. The agency believes in empowering consultants to manage their time effectively, balancing office collaboration in Burton-on-Trent with the convenience of home working, supporting a healthy work-life balance without micromanagement or rigid attendance expectations.