Senior Recruitment Consultant

Job Description Senior Recruitment Consultant Industrial SectorLocation:BanburySalary: Negotiable basic salary plus uncapped commissionWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 4:30pmQuest Employment is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our successful and well-established Banbury branch.Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a warm and established desk within our thriving Industrial division. You will inherit existing client relationships while also being empowered to develop new business opportunities and expand your own portfolio. This role offers autonomy, responsibility, and genuine scope for career progression within a growing organisation.The OpportunityAs a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth by delivering tailored recruitment solutions to clients across the Banbury area. You will build strong, long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates, ensuring service excellence and consistent achievement of performance targets.This position offers the opportunity to operate in a supportive yet ambitious environment, working alongside experienced professionals who are committed to your continued development and success.Key ResponsibilitiesProactively develop and secure new business through telephone and face-to-face sales activityManage and grow an existing portfolio of client accountsIdentify and target prospective clients within the Industrial sectorConduct market research and gather competitor intelligenceBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidatesMeet and exceed agreed sales and performance targetsSource, interview, screen, and assess high-quality candidatesMatch suitable candidates to client vacancies effectively and efficientlyEnsure accurate and timely updating of internal systems and compliance recordsCandidate RequirementsProven track record of success within Industrial recruitment or Industrial sales in the Banbury marketDemonstratable success in business development and revenue generationStrong account management and client relationship skillsTarget-driven with excellent communication and negotiation abilitiesFull UK driving licence (essential)What We OfferCompetitive basic salary (26,000 30,000 DOE)Uncapped commission structureContributory pension schemeBirthday day off20 days annual leave per year plus bank holidaysOption to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per yearOngoing training and professional developmentStaff recognition programme including annual awards and incentivesCompany-wide eventsClub Quest employee benefits schemeAbout UsEstablished in 1993, Quest Employment is one of the Midlands leading independent recruitment agencies. We operate across the Industrial, Commercial, and Technical sectors and have grown consistently year on year. With 11 profit centres across the Midlands, East Anglia, and the Home Counties, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality recruitment solutions while maintaining a people-focused culture.If you are an ambitious recruitment professional seeking the next step in your career within a supportive and high-performing environment, we would welcome your application.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-07