Recruitment Consultant

About the Company

Actalent is an international provider of engineering and science services, working with leading organisations to help solve demanding technical and business problems. The business positions itself as a dependable adviser to clients and a long-term career partner to its consultants.

Role Overview

As a Recruitment Consultant focused on the Engineering sector, you will help grow the business by bringing in new clients and deepening relationships with existing accounts. The role is consultative and commercially driven, requiring strong market understanding, relationship-building ability, and the confidence to influence hiring outcomes and deliver tailored talent solutions.

This position involves high-quality sales activity aligned with the Actalent Business Cycle, close collaboration with Talent Delivery teams, and a strong focus on client and consultant outcomes. The role also includes a structured six-month training programme based in London.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within your market or specialism.
• Strengthen and protect existing accounts through a relationship-led, consultative approach.
• Carry out organised account planning and prioritisation.
• Run productive client meetings to understand business needs, pain points, and hiring goals.
• Negotiate commercial terms, shape hiring decisions, and build urgency where needed.
• Develop trusted relationships with decision-makers and other key stakeholders.
• Position Actalent’s services as a strategic fit for client objectives.
• Present a clear and persuasive value proposition tailored to each client.
• Maintain regular service check-ins to support satisfaction and retention.
• Build strong knowledge of the market, sector, and specialist area.
• Use market intelligence to spot trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Stay credible with clients as a knowledgeable subject matter expert.
• Work closely with Talent Delivery to fill roles efficiently and effectively.
• Support sourcing approaches and help resolve delivery challenges.
• Use CRM platforms, dashboards, and related tools to track activity and performance.
• Organise workload and priorities to meet agreed targets consistently.
• Balance current delivery needs with proactive pipeline development.
• Adjust tactics and approach to improve outcomes and results.

Experience and Requirements

• Demonstrated success in account management and business development.
• Background in Engineering Recruitment is required.
• Track record of bringing in new business and expanding existing accounts.
• Proven ability to meet client expectations and independently resolve issues.
• Experience mentoring or developing others is an added advantage.
• Ability to consistently deliver against performance metrics.
• Strong commercial awareness and business understanding.
• Customer-first mindset with a consultative approach.
• Resilient, motivated, and focused on results.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Collaborative attitude and a growth-oriented mindset.

What the Role Offers

• Structured onboarding and ongoing professional development.
• Internal training plus access to learning platforms.
• Dedicated time and support for self-development, market learning, and networking.
• A high-performance team culture with collaborative working and clear progression opportunities.

Why Join Actalent

At Actalent, you will be trusted to manage your own market, build lasting client relationships, and develop your career in a company that invests strongly in its people. If you are motivated by relationships, impact, and growth, this role offers a strong platform to progress.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite role in Cork, County Cork, Ireland. The position includes a structured six-month training programme based in London.