Recruitment Consultant

Role overview

Hays is hiring a Recruitment Consultant to join its Human Resources team in Bristol, with a focus on private-sector interim HR recruitment. This is an opportunity to own a specialist desk, deepen client partnerships, and help expand HR recruitment across Bristol and the surrounding area.

The opportunity

Due to continued market expansion, the business is launching a dedicated HR temporary recruitment desk. The position is designed for someone who wants to specialise in a fast-growing private-sector HR market, work with an established brand, and develop a desk with strong long-term potential.

The role covers a wide range of HR specialisms, including:

• HR business partners
• HR managers
• Employee relations specialists
• Learning and development professionals
• Organisational development specialists
• HR transformation and change professionals

Key responsibilities

You will manage and grow a specialist interim HR recruitment desk, strengthen relationships with both new and existing clients, and deliver recruitment solutions that meet the needs of the market. You will also identify fresh business opportunities, source strong HR talent, and build a reputation as a trusted specialist in this area.

Why this role stands out

This position offers the chance to focus on a growing private-sector HR niche, supported by an established client base and strong market credibility. You will have ownership of your desk from day one, along with structured training, coaching, leadership support, and clear opportunities to progress.

Rewards and benefits

The employer offers a culture centred on performance, collaboration, and recognising success. You can expect strong technology support, a respected training programme, flexible hybrid working patterns, your birthday off, opportunities for global career growth, rewards at local, regional, and national levels, wellbeing benefits, a referral bonus scheme, internal communities and support networks, and paid volunteering days through the Working for Your Tomorrow initiative.

Salary

The role offers a salary of £28,000 to £35,000, plus uncapped commission.

Application note

If you want the freedom to build your own market, the backing to develop quickly, and the chance to become a specialist in private-sector HR recruitment, this opportunity may be a strong fit.