Recruitment Consultant

Location: Galway
Salary: €30,000 - €32,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with reasonable flexibility required

Benefits

• OTE of €40,000 - €45,000
• 36 days annual leave, including Public Holidays
• Reward & Recognition Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension

The Role

Join our Galway team as a Recruitment Consultant and take ownership of the full recruitment journey, from winning new business and building client relationships to sourcing candidates and making successful placements.

It's a fast-paced, people-focused role where you can grow your network, hit targets and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities and build a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
• Work towards agreed sales, gross profit and recruitment KPIs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identify client recruitment needs and manage vacancies from start to finish.
• Conduct client meetings, site visits and networking activity to develop relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Support proposals and tenders and negotiate rates and fees in line with company guidelines.
• Source, attract and talent pool suitable candidates for current and future vacancies.
• Screen, interview and register candidates in line with recruitment requirements.
• Prepare candidates for interviews and provide clear information on roles, clients and opportunities.
• Provide candidates with constructive feedback and career advice throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage job offers, notice periods and terms of employment.
• Search, shortlist and present suitable CVs to clients.
• Maintain accurate client and candidate information on the CRM system.
• Provide market insight to clients, including salary benchmarking, candidate availability and industry trends.
• Ensure all recruitment activity and candidate records meet legislative, compliance and quality requirements.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of recruitment consultancy experience within the last 5 years, or 2 years of direct sales experience within a target-driven environment.
• Proven experience developing new client relationships and maintaining existing accounts.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to understand client needs and identify opportunities.
• A confident, organised and results-driven approach.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering a high-quality service.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Junior Certificate or equivalent.
• Full clean driving licence or access to transport, as travel is required.

Desirable

• 2 years of recruitment consultancy experience within the last 5 years, or 3 years of direct sales experience within a target-driven environment.
• Experience using recruitment databases or CRM systems.
• Professional accreditation with REC, NRF or ERF.

Apply Today

If you have recruitment or sales experience and are ready to build your career, apply today and a member of our team will be in contact.

Closing date: Thursday 3rd September 2026.