Recruitment Consultant – Temp Desk Location: Bedford Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 Uncapped Commission Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm 1st Choice is a trusted recruitment agency with 35 years of success in the Bedford area. With a strong reputation and a loyal client base, we’re proud to support local businesses and job seekers. We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Recruitment Consultant to take charge of our hot temp desk, working with an established portfolio of clients and candidates. The Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a busy temp desk with a proven track record of success. You’ll be inheriting an established client base with a steady flow of vacancies, ensuring you can hit the ground running. Key Responsibilities: Managing and servicing an existing portfolio of loyal clients, delivering high-quality staffing solutions. Building strong relationships with clients and candidates to maintain our excellent reputation. Sourcing, screening, and placing temporary candidates quickly and efficiently. Proactively identifying new business opportunities to grow the desk further. Ensuring compliance with all recruitment regulations and procedures. Working collaboratively with the team to meet and exceed KPIs and revenue targets. About You: We are looking for a proactive and driven Recruitment Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. What You’ll Need: Proven experience in recruitment managing and maintaining a temp desk. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships. A motivated and results-focused mindset with the ability to multitask effectively. Knowledge of recruitment systems and compliance. A team player who is passionate about delivering excellent service. What We Offer: A warm desk with established clients and candidates – no need to start from scratch. A competitive salary with uncapped commission potential. A highly supportive and experienced team in a business with a 35-year legacy. Career development opportunities to grow with the company. Additional perks including health insurance and flexible working if needed. Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck 1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business