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Recruitment Consultant

Job details
Posting date: 16 March 2026
Salary: £27,000 to £32,500 per year
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 April 2026
Location: Oxford, OL1 1HP
Company: The Best Connection Group Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: MP-66017-30946

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Summary

Ref. No. 30946
Location: Oxford

Looking for a new challenge where no two days are the same? Whether you’re just starting your recruitment career, have some experience, or are ready for a senior role, we have opportunities that reward hard work, ambition, and results.

The Best Connection is one of the UK’s leading employee-owned recruitment businesses, with over 30 years of experience and more than 80 branches nationwide. We specialise in the driving and industrial sectors and help thousands of people find work every day.

Salary & Package – Clear Progression:

Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant (No Experience)
• Basic Salary: £27,000, increasing to £28,000 after 12 months
• First-Year Earning Potential: £29,000 – £30,000 including commission
• Full training and support provided

Experienced Recruitment Consultant
• 12 months’ experience: £28,000 - £29,500 basic salary dependent on experience
• OTE: £31,000 – £34,000

Senior Recruitment Consultant
• Base Salary: £32,500
• Commission/OTE: £36,000 – £38,000
• Car Allowance: £400 per month, or option of a company car

About the Role:
• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle from business development to candidate placement
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and candidates
• Identify and win new business through sales calls and face-to-face visits
• Mentor and support junior consultants (Senior role)
• Work towards achievable performance and sales targets with full support

What’s on Offer:
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 33 days after one year
• Dedicated in-house training and mentorship programmes
• Opportunity to complete a Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Recruitment
• Structured career progression and development opportunities
• Competitive uncapped commission structure
• Employee-owned business with potential for tax-free annual bonuses
• Company pension scheme & cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle benefits including discounts on hotels, insurance, energy bills and more

Branch bonuses

Free car parking

Established branch

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM (1 hour lunch break)
Office based role.

If you’re ready to launch, grow, or accelerate your recruitment career, apply today and join The Best Connection.

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