Reed.co.uk
Recruitment Consultant - Marketing & Creative
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Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.
We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.
Pay Range
- Up to £35,500 (with experience) plus uncapped bonus
Job Description
Are you a driven recruiter ready to take ownership of a desk and make it your own?
Join Reed’s Marketing & Creative team in Reading, where you’ll have the opportunity to revive and rebuild a previously high-performing desk, backed by a hands-on, high-performing manager.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives on business development, relationship building, and creating success from the ground up.
The desk has a strong historical reputation and plenty of opportunity. It is now ready for a motivated recruiter to re-energise it, win new business, and drive revenue.
What’s in It for You?
- High Earning Potential: Uncapped bonus paid every 4 weeks
- Career Progression: Clear, transparent promotion structure with opportunities every 6 months
- Strong Support Network: Hands-on leadership from a high-performing manager
- Best-in-Class Tools: Access to the UK’s largest candidate database, LinkedIn Recruiter & AI tools
- Incentives & Rewards: Luxury car scheme, cash bonuses & holiday vouchers
- Enhanced Benefits: Sabbaticals, extended annual leave, and long-service rewards
- Inclusive Culture: Collaborative, supportive, and values-led environment
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Your Role
- Rebuild & Grow the Desk: Reignite a previously successful market through proactive business development
- Business Development: Identify, approach, and win new clients while re-engaging lapsed relationships
- Full 360 Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition to placement
- Candidate Sourcing: Headhunt and attract high-quality marketing & creative professionals
- Relationship Management: Build trusted partnerships with clients and candidates
- Collaborate: Work with your team to maximise opportunities across the wider business
Who We’re Looking For
- Experienced recruiters (any sector welcome – commercial, Tech or professional services backgrounds ideal)
- Strong B2B sales professionals with a passion for business development and growth
- Confident, resilient communicators who enjoy winning new business
- Self-motivated individuals who thrive when given ownership and autonomy
- Team players who are eager to learn, share, and succeed together
- An interest in Marketing & Creative markets is a plus
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This is ideal for a recruiter who doesn’t just want to maintain a desk but wants to build something, put their stamp on it, and be recognised for their success, with the right leadership support to help them get there.
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All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
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