Recruitment Consultant

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years.  Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

Salary: £27,500,000 - £40,000 DOE + Uncapped Bonus Scheme

Job Description

Recruitment Consultant – Food & FMCG

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £27,500,000 - £40,000 DOE + Uncapped Bonus Scheme

We are looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our established Food & FMCG division in Edinburgh.

This is a high-potential opportunity to take ownership of a specialist Food recruitment desk, partnering with manufacturers, food producers, FMCG organisations, supply chain businesses, and leading employers across Scotland and the wider UK.

Whether you are already recruiting within Food, FMCG, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain or another specialist sector, this role offers the autonomy, support and brand strength to build a highly profitable desk and maximise your earnings.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and growing a specialist Food & FMCG recruitment desk.

• Developing new business opportunities and winning new clients.

• Building long-term relationships with hiring managers and senior stakeholders.

• Sourcing, interviewing and placing high-calibre candidates.

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy qualification through to placement.

• Negotiating fees, offers and terms of business.

• Expanding existing client accounts and creating new revenue streams.

• Delivering market insight and consultancy to clients and candidates.

• Consistently achieving and exceeding revenue targets.

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary based on experience.

• Uncapped commission structure.

• Industry-leading learning and development.

• Clear career progression opportunities.

• Access to market-leading recruitment technology and candidate databases.

• Hybrid working model.

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional leave.

• Established national brand with strong client recognition.

• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment.

• Golden Ticket Incentive – Access to luxury holidays, premium experiences and major prizes.

• Formula Reed Rewards Programme – Enhanced benefits for top performers.

• Thrive at Reed – Annual recognition programme celebrating outstanding achievement.

• High Achiever Events – Exclusive rewards, hospitality experiences and recognition opportunities.

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

• 24/7 wellbeing, counselling and mental health support.

• Long-service awards and paid sabbaticals.

• Enhanced family-friendly policies.

• Personal development funding to support your growth both inside and outside work.

Who We're Looking For

• Experienced recruitment consultants from any sector.

• Proven business development or sales professionals.

• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.

• Commercially minded and target-driven individuals.

• Excellent communicators with strong negotiation skills.

• Ambitious people who want to build a long-term career with significant earning potential.

Apply Today

Join Reed's Edinburgh Food & FMCG team and build a specialist recruitment desk with the backing of one of the UK's most successful recruitment brands. This is an opportunity to combine entrepreneurial freedom with the resources, reputation and support of Reed to create a highly rewarding career.

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All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer.  We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.  We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.