Recruitment Consultant – JS260226MS

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The SPECIALISTS in IT RECRUITMENT

JS260226MS
£35k – 60k per year + OTE

Recruitment Consultant – Exeter, Devon

OTE £60,000+ | Uncapped Commission | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression

Are you an ambitious consultant ready to build something of your own — with the backing of a respected, established brand?

At Proactive Appointments, we’ve been delivering IT contract and permanent recruitment solutions for over 35 years. With offices in Surrey and Exeter, we are trusted specialists in our market — and we’re growing.

We are now looking for a driven Recruitment Consultant to join our high-performing Exeter team and build a successful desk within IT recruitment.


Why This Role?

This is not just another recruitment role.

You will have the autonomy to grow your own desk, the support of an experienced delivery team, and the opportunity to build long-term client partnerships in a strong and resilient IT market.

Whether you are currently a:

  • Recruitment Consultant
  • Account Manager
  • Delivery Consultant
  • Business Development Manager

This is your opportunity to move into a role where your earning potential and career progression are genuinely uncapped.


The Role

  • Building and developing new client relationships across the UK IT market
  • Managing the full recruitment lifecycle
  • Winning new business through proactive outreach and networking
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, offering market insight and hiring strategy
  • Working collaboratively with our delivery team to maximise placements
  • Managing and growing your own desk with real commercial autonomy

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in a client-facing recruitment role (any sector considered)
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Target-driven, ambitious and commercially aware
  • Resilient, proactive and self-motivated
  • High energy with a strong work ethic
  • Someone ready to build a business within a business

What You’ll Receive

  • Uncapped commission structure with realistic OTE £60,000+
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Hybrid working (1 day per week from home)
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • 29 days holiday, rising to 34 with service (including bank holidays)
  • Clear career progression and structured development
  • Supportive and experienced leadership team
  • Free parking and convenient access to the M5 and A30

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are motivated by achievement, earnings and the opportunity to build something meaningful within an established recruitment business, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply now with your CV.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. 

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