Recruitment consultant - Catering division
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Job Title:
Experienced Recruitment Consultant
Catering Division Location:
Leicester, Banbury or Peterborough Salary:
£26,000
£30,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Bonus:
Uncapped, highly competitive bonus structure Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent Working on site 8am-4.30pm Monday to Friday About Quest Employment Quest Employment is a well-established and highly respected recruitment agency with a strong national presence. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality recruitment solutions across multiple sectors, building long-term partnerships with our clients, and offering excellent career development opportunities for our employees. The Role We are excited to launch a new Catering Division and are seeking an experienced, ambitious Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of this opportunity. This role is ideal for a proven biller with a strong sales background who thrives on business development and is motivated by building a desk from the ground up. You will play a key role in establishing and growing the division, developing new client relationships, and sourcing high-quality catering and hospitality talent. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Sales Build and develop a new catering recruitment desk from scratch
Proactively identify and win new business within the catering and hospitality sector
Generate leads, arrange client meetings, and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships
Negotiate terms of business, fees, and contracts
Consistently meet and exceed sales targets
Recruitment & Delivery Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition to candidate placement
Source, screen, and interview candidates for a variety of catering and hospitality roles
Write and advertise vacancies across multiple platforms
Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline
Deliver a high standard of candidate care throughout the recruitment process
Account Management Develop and nurture strong client relationships
Act as a trusted partner, offering market insight and recruitment expertise
Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business
Administration & Compliance Maintain accurate records using the CRM system
Ensure all recruitment activities comply with current legislation and internal policies
Key Requirements Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant (hospitality/catering sector experience desirable but not essential)
Strong sales background with a track record of winning new business
Experience building or developing a desk or client base is highly advantageous
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Highly self-motivated, driven, and target-focused
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
Full UK driving licence and own car essential
What We Offer Competitive salary of £26,000
£30,000 (DOE)
Uncapped bonus structure with excellent earning potential
Opportunity to build and lead a brand-new division
Clear career progression and development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to work with a reputable and growing recruitment brand
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Sales