Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant – Civils

Maidstone

£27,937 – £40,638 + uncapped commission

Welcome to Hays!

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We are better together: we support, celebrate and share with each other to create stronger outcomes for all. Launch or develop your career with the world’s leading specialist recruitment and workforce solutions organisation.

Your new office

This is an exciting time to join our Maidstone office, as we invest in developing our Civils offering within the London, South East and South West market.

We have two opportunities available, one focusing on permanent recruitment and one on temporary recruitment, giving you the chance to help establish and grow a new market for us in Maidstone.

With fantastic potential across the Civils sector, you’ll have the opportunity to build a specialist desk, develop relationships with new and existing clients and establish yourself as a recognised recruitment expert in the market.

You’ll have the backing, brand and resources of Hays, while having the autonomy and opportunity that comes with developing a new area of business.

The Opportunity

What can I expect day to day?

You’ll specialise within the Civils market, recruiting skilled professionals including:

Project Managers
Site Managers
Site Engineers
General Foremen
Depending on the role, you’ll focus on either the permanent or temporary market, developing a strong network of candidates and clients across your area.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys business development, market mapping and creating new relationships. You’ll have the chance to make the market your own and play a key role in growing our Civils presence in the area.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will:

Source, interview and match high-quality candidates to opportunities
Proactively identify and develop new business within the Civils market
Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and understand their hiring needs
Manage the full recruitment process, from taking a brief through to placement
Develop specialist knowledge of your market and competitor landscape
Take ownership of your desk, targets and business growth
Work collaboratively within a supportive and ambitious team

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone ambitious, commercially minded and excited by the opportunity to develop a market and build a successful recruitment desk.

You’ll ideally bring:

Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive approach to business development
The confidence to identify and pursue new opportunities
A customer-focused and commercially minded approach
Resilience and motivation within a fast-paced, target-driven environment
A collaborative, people-focused and sales-driven mentality
The ambition to develop your career and become a specialist within your market

Previous recruitment or Civils sector experience would be advantageous, but equally important is your drive to develop business, build relationships and create opportunities.

What you’ll get in return

At Hays, we believe personal growth leads to professional progression. You’ll feel heard, valued and supported in an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self.

You’ll benefit from:

Structured training and career development
Access to leadership development as your career progresses
Cutting-edge recruitment tools and technology
Hybrid working
Generous leave entitlements, including volunteering days and your birthday off
Uncapped commission alongside your base salary
High Performer Incentives, including local and international trips
Global career opportunities across Hays
Health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts
Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups
The opportunity to build and own a developing Civils market with significant growth potential

What to do next

If you’re ambitious, commercially minded and excited by the prospect of building something new, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark within Hays Maidstone.