Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant + Hays Recruitment - London - Financial Services - Private Sector - Permanent Desk We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Recruitment Consultant to join our Financial Services business in Cheapside. You'll be specialising in placing PAs and EAs into leading Financial Services organisations.This desk is highly active, premium in fee size, and sits in an area of the market with exceptional resilience and long‑term growth potential. It is ideally suited for an entry‑level consultant ready to accelerate their earning potential quickly. Why This Market? This is not a typical entry‑level desk. You will be stepping into a proven, high‑performing part of the business with:

• A specialism that is high value, future‑proof and commercially robust
• Working alongside a successful temp specialist operating in that market

Financial Services is a market with consistent hiring needs regardless of economic cycles, offering both stability and premium fee opportunities. It's also one of the quickest areas for new consultants to build success due to high job flow and immediate access to warm client relationships. The Opportunity You'll manage a dedicated desk placing PAs and EAs professionals into permanent roles across Financial Services. This desk has long been a strong performer for Hays, but there is still huge untapped potential due to the volume of demand in the market.This is your chance to own a high‑margin specialism within a sector where clients consistently value quality, speed and specialist expertise. What You'll Be Doing In this role, you will:Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Financial Services, including Talent Acquisition Partners, MDs, Partners, COOs, Chiefs of Staff and HR leadersRun a 360 desk with full responsibility for business development, job management and candidate engagementLeverage strong market activity to quickly generate fees and build your portfolioDevelop deep market insight into PA/EA hiring trends, competitor activity and skill shortagesDeliver an exceptional candidate and client experience aligned with the expectations of a premium marketGrow your desk within a team that is aligned to high‑value, specialist, future‑proof marketsThis is a role where your commercial approach, ambition and resilience will directly shape your success and where the financial reward can grow rapidly. What You'll Bring Previous recruitment experience (any specialism) or Business Development/Sales experience Strong business development capability and willingness to grow your own marketA proactive, fast‑paced approach to desk managementDrive, resilience and a strong commercial mindsetDesire to build a career in a high‑value, relationship‑led specialism What You'll Get in Return We offer a career pathway built on progression, performance and opportunity. You'll benefit from:Uncapped individual commission, paid every 4 weeksEntry into a premium, high‑fee market with strong job flowAccess to warm relationships and established FS clientsInternational incentive trips and performance‑based rewardsHybrid and flexible working patternsComprehensive, structured learning and development to support successGlobal mobility opportunitiesWellbeing initiatives, volunteering opportunities and employee support networksThis is an opportunity to build a career in one of the most commercially exciting areas of Private Sector recruitment with the brand reputation, training and infrastructure of Hays behind you. Next Steps For a confidential conversation, please reach out to or or click apply nowAt Hays, the future is what you make it. Your ambition will be recognised, supported and rewarded in a culture that champions success.As a proud Disability Confident employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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