Sales / Recruitment
Recruitment Consultant CV example (UK)
A recruitment consultant CV that shows your desk, billings, placements and client wins, with the compliance checks you handle.
Example CV profile
Recruitment consultant with [n] years running a [360 / candidate-led] desk in [sector]. Builds client relationships, sources and screens candidates quickly and manages offers through to start date, while carrying out right-to-work and compliance checks properly.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- 360 recruitment / business development
- Candidate sourcing (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards)
- Screening & interviewing
- Client management
- Offer management & negotiation
- Right-to-work & compliance checks
- CRM/ATS (e.g. Bullhorn, Vincere)
- KPI and activity targets
Example experience bullet points
- Billed £[value] in [year] across permanent and contract placements in [sector].
- Won [n] new clients through business development calls and referrals.
- Made [n] placements, including a hard-to-fill [role] filled in [n] weeks.
- Completed right-to-work and reference checks for every placement, with no compliance issues raised at audit.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- REC Certificate in Recruitment Practice (if held) – year
- Degree or equivalent – if relevant
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
recruitment consultant · 360 recruitment · business development · billings · candidate sourcing · Bullhorn · client management · KPIs · compliance
Tips for a recruitment consultant CV
- Name your desk: sector, perm or contract, and whether it's 360 or 180.
- Billings and placements are the main proof, so give figures you can stand behind.
- Mention compliance, such as right-to-work checks; agencies are audited on it.
- New to recruitment? Lead with sales, customer service or targets from previous jobs.
Recruitment pay usually mixes a basic salary with commission. Ask how commission is calculated and what thresholds apply. Pay varies by employer, region and experience. The official sources below give typical ranges. Salary checker (ONS data).
Official sources and further reading
FAQs
Can I become a recruitment consultant with no experience?
Yes, many trainee roles take people from sales, hospitality or retail. Show resilience, targets you've met and how you build relationships.
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