Recruitment Consultant
AM-77
Posted: 01/05/2026
- £27000 to £32000 Per: annum + Benefits: Competitive + Uncapped Commission + Benefits
- Taunton, South West,
- Permanent
Location: Taunton
Salary: Competitive + Uncapped Commission + Benefits
About the Role
We’re looking for a driven and personable Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team in Taunton. This is a dual desk role, managing both temporary and permanent recruitment across a range of sectors.
You’ll be responsible for building strong client relationships, sourcing high-quality candidates, and delivering a consultative recruitment service from initial brief through to placement and aftercare.
This is a fast-paced, rewarding role suited to someone who thrives on targets, enjoys building relationships, and wants to develop a long-term career in recruitment.
Key Responsibilities
Meridian Business Support is one of the UK’s leading recruitment specialists, with a strong reputation for quality, service, and long-term partnerships. You’ll be joining a business that truly invests in its people and offers genuine career progression.
Salary: Competitive + Uncapped Commission + Benefits
About the Role
We’re looking for a driven and personable Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team in Taunton. This is a dual desk role, managing both temporary and permanent recruitment across a range of sectors.
You’ll be responsible for building strong client relationships, sourcing high-quality candidates, and delivering a consultative recruitment service from initial brief through to placement and aftercare.
This is a fast-paced, rewarding role suited to someone who thrives on targets, enjoys building relationships, and wants to develop a long-term career in recruitment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for either temporary and permanent roles
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
- Proactively win new business through calls, meetings, and networking
- Write and advertise job vacancies across multiple platforms
- Source, screen, and interview candidates to match client requirements
- Manage temporary worker bookings, rotas, and ongoing support
- Negotiate offers, terms, and fees with clients and candidates
- Ensure compliance with company processes and legal requirements
- Maintain accurate records using CRM systems
- Achieve and exceed individual and team targets
- Previous recruitment experience (temp, perm, or both) preferred
- Strong sales or business development background considered
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy workload
- Target-driven with a proactive and resilient mindset
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence (desirable)
- Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Company incentives and rewards
- Pension and additional benefits package
Meridian Business Support is one of the UK’s leading recruitment specialists, with a strong reputation for quality, service, and long-term partnerships. You’ll be joining a business that truly invests in its people and offers genuine career progression.
