Recruitment Consultant

Hays · Bristol

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Hays Recruitment

HR Recruitment Consultant Opportunity

HR | Bristol based

£27,937 - £35,000 + uncapped commission

We're looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Human Resources business in Bristol, we have two opportunities focusing exclusively on either the Public Sector or Private Sector HR market. This is an exciting opportunity to inherit established relationships, develop a specialist network and build a high-performing desk within a recognised market-leading brand.

The Opportunity:

As demand for specialist HR talent continues to grow, we're investing in dedicated sector expertise. These roles have been created to provide greater focus and market ownership within the HR space, allowing you to develop deeper client partnerships and maximise growth opportunities.

You'll recruit across a broad range of HR disciplines, including:

  • HR Business Partners

  • HR Managers

  • Employee Relations Specialists

  • Learning & Development Professionals

  • Organisational Development Specialists

  • HR Transformation & Change Professionals

Working across the Bristol region and wider South West market, you'll build relationships with:

Public Sector clients (including)- local authorities, NHS organisations, education providers and other public sector employers.

Private Sector clients

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Managing and growing a specialist interim HR recruitment desk

  • Building relationships with new and existing clients

  • Sourcing and engaging high-calibre HR professionals

  • Delivering interim recruitment solutions across HR specialisms

  • Driving business development activity to expand market share

  • Providing consultative recruitment expertise to clients and candidates alike

  • You'll be commercially aware, relationship-driven and motivated by building a successful specialist desk.

Why Join Us?

  • Established HR recruitment brand with a strong market reputation

  • Opportunity to operate in a dedicated specialist market

  • Existing client relationships and market presence

  • Structured support and leadership from experienced HR recruitment professionals

  • Clear progression opportunities and earning potential

  • Opportunity to shape and grow a key strategic desk within the business

What you'll get in return – The Hays Deal:

  • Access to team leadership training for you to evolve your career

  • Cutting-edge tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact

  • Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid working policy

  • Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days and your birthday off!

  • Celebrate success: Culture built on rewarding success with the opportunity to influence your earning potential with uncapped commission in addition to base salary

  • High Performer Incentives including local and international trips. Montenegro 2024, South Africa 2025 and Mauritius this year!

  • Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays

  • Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome

  • Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts

  • Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 24 Sep 2026

Where you'd be based

BS1 4DJ

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