Recruitment Consultant
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,000 to £29,500 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL3 7RX |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MP-66003-30932 |
Summary
Ref. No. 30932
Location: Darlington
Looking for a new challenge where no two days are the same? If you’re motivated, enjoy meeting people and want a career where your hard work is rewarded, recruitment could be the perfect opportunity.
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.
We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual to join our team. Whether you are new to recruitment or already have some experience and are looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. We provide full training, guidance and ongoing support to help you build the skills and confidence needed to succeed, while giving experienced recruiters the opportunity to continue developing their career in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
Salary & Package:
Entry Level Recruitment Consultant (No Experience Needed)
• Basic Salary: £27,000, increasing to £28,000 after 12 months
• First-Year Earning Potential: £29,000 – £30,000 including commission
Salary & Package – Clear Progression:
• 12 months’ experience: £28,000 - £29,500 basic salary dependent on experience
• OTE: £31,000 – £34,000 including commission
About the Role:
• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle, from business development to candidate placement
• Build strong, long-term relationships with both clients and candidates
• Identify and win new business through sales calls and face to face client visits
• Source, interview and match candidates to suitable roles
• Work towards achievable sales and performance targets with full support and training
What’s on Offer:
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 33 days after one year
- Dedicated in-house training department providing industry-leading training and mentorship
- Opportunity to complete a Level 3 Recruiter Qualification
- Structured career progression and genuine development opportunities
- Competitive uncapped commission structure
- Employee-owned business with the opportunity for tax-free annual bonuses
- Company pension scheme and cycle to work scheme
- Lifestyle benefits including discounts on hotels, insurance, energy bills and more
- Great internal culture with a vibrant, energetic team
Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM (1 hour lunch break)
Office based role.
A full current driving licence is required for client visits.
If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and start building a successful career in recruitment with The Best Connection, apply today.