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Recruitment Consultant

Commercial Services Group
£27,295 - £32,000 a year
Tonbridge and Malling, England
Full time
3 weeks ago

Recruitment Consultant

Location: Kings Hill/Hybrid

Salary/package: £27,295 - £32,000 per annum (plus uncapped commission)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Be part of something bigger.

Join Connect2SocialWork as a Recruitment Consultant and help place talented social care and SEND professionals into vital roles that directly impact the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities.

Who we are

Connect2SocialWork is a specialist recruitment agency within Commercial Services Group (CSG), the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company. We connect skilled social work and SEND professionals with meaningful roles across the public sector, supporting vulnerable children, adults and families. As a wholly owned subsidiary of local government, our profits go directly back into frontline services.

Why this role matters

As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality staffing solutions to public sector clients. You’ll ensure the right professionals are placed into the right roles, supporting vulnerable communities and helping public services thrive. Your success directly contributes to real social impact.

What you’ll be doing

  • Build and manage strong relationships with local authority clients
  • Understand client workforce needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions
  • Proactively source and engage qualified social work and SEND candidates
  • Manage the full recruitment process from vacancy briefing to post-placement care
  • Ensure all recruitment complies with safeguarding and legal standards
  • Support candidates through rigorous vetting and compliance checks
  • Develop and maintain engaged candidate communities for long-term partnerships
  • Collaborate with colleagues to share insights and improve service delivery
  • Stay informed about market trends and legislation impacting recruitment
  • Remain solutions-focused when responding to challenges or setbacks

What we’re looking for

  • Previous experience in recruitment, ideally within an agency or MSP
  • Understanding of public sector recruitment and relevant legislation (AWR, IR35, etc.)
  • Ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle independently
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence at senior level
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and juggle multiple tasks
  • Skilled in using CRM/recruitment systems and Microsoft Office
  • Strong problem-solving ability and resilience under pressure
  • A commitment to equality, diversity, and making a difference

What you’ll get in return

  • Salary of £27,295 – £32,000 per annum (plus uncapped commission)
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 2 years, plus your birthday off
  • Life assurance cover (4x salary)
  • Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
  • Health cash plan and access to wellbeing programme
  • Retail and gym discounts
  • Volunteer days
  • Tailored learning and development support with genuine career progression
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment

Why CSG?

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.

We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.

CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.

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