Recruitment Consultant – Perms

June 29, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Recruitment Consultant

Newport Permanent Birthday Off You Day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie, part of Synergie – Europe’s fifth largest recruitment company, is recruiting a Recruitment Consultant to join our busy head office in Newport. This role is ideal for experienced recruiters or ambitious sales professionals seeking to grow their career in a fast-paced, client-focused recruitment environment.

You will have autonomy to work independently – running your own desk and offering creative recruitment solutions to businesses across multiple sectors. This is a chance to work on a permanent commercial recruitment desk.

Key Duties

  • Manage the full permanent recruitment life-cycle, from job briefing through to offer and placement.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted recruitment partner.
  • Conduct business development activity to win new clients and generate vacancies.
  • Source, screen and interview candidates using multiple channels (job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals).
  • Match candidates effectively to permanent roles based on skills, experience and cultural fit.
  • Prepare candidates for interviews, providing coaching and feedback.
  • Negotiate offers and fees, ensuring a successful close for all parties.
  • Ensure full compliance with employment legislation, data protection and company processes.
  • Maintain accurate records on the CRM/ATS, tracking candidate and client activity.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in recruitment or sales.
  • Outgoing personality with a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to listen, learn, and build strong client and candidate relationships.
  • Passion for sales and providing excellent customer service.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

  • Minimum of 33 days holiday.
  • Birthday off and a You Day.
  • Great earning potential with an uncapped commission scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Life assurance from day one.
  • Training, development, and career progression opportunities.
  • Friendly and rewarding working environment.
  • Competitions, incentives, and staff events.

Interested?

Apply today with your CV to start your career as a Recruitment Consultant with Acorn by Synergie.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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