Location: Chichester (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,140 - £30,164 DOE Basic + Uncapped Bonus
Benefits
Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 from home
Pension scheme
BUPA Private Health Insurance
22 days holiday rising to 28, with the option to purchase an additional 8 days
Birthday off
Volunteering days
Access to Boost - flexible benefits and retail discounts
Quarterly and annual incentives
Cycle to Work scheme
Salary sacrifice scheme for the latest technologyAbout Us
Adecco is a global leader in workforce solutions, partnering with organisations to attract, recruit, and retain exceptional talent. We combine a consultative, relationship-led approach with cutting-edge technology to deliver outstanding results for our clients and candidates.
As part of our ongoing innovation, we are investing in the latest Agentic AI tools, enabling our consultants to work smarter, move faster, and stay ahead in an evolving recruitment market. This means better insights, enhanced candidate experiences, and more strategic value for our clients.
The Role
We are seeking a consultative and commercially minded Recruitment Consultant to join our Permanent Recruitment team, specialising in commercial roles across the South Coast.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter or a high-performing B2B sales professional who thrives on building long-term relationships and delivering quality outcomes. Success in this role comes from balancing strong commercial focus with genuine candidate care and insight-led recruitment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full end-to-end permanent recruitment process across commercial roles
Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients and candidates
Act as a trusted advisor to candidates, supporting career decisions and transitions
Develop your market across the South Coast through business development and networking
Source, engage, and assess high-quality candidates using multiple attraction channels
Provide consultative advice on market trends, salary benchmarking, and talent availability
Manage offers, negotiations, onboarding, and post-placement care
Deliver a high-quality, compliant recruitment experience at every stageAbout You
Experienced B2B sales/business development professional
A strong relationship builder who enjoys working closely with both clients and candidates
Consultative, credible, and confident managing multiple stakeholders
Commercially aware, resilient, and results-focused
Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing a varied workload
Genuine interest in people, careers, and the local South Coast marketWhat We Offer
Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission
Clear career progression within a global organisation
Market-leading training, tools, and technology - including advanced AI-enabled recruitment solutions
A supportive, inclusive team culture with strong local leadership
Flexible benefits and wellbeing support
The opportunity to build a strong personal brand within your specialist marketWhy Join Adecco?
At Adecco, recruitment is about quality, relationships, and long-term success. By combining human expertise with the latest Agentic AI capabilities, we empower our consultants to deliver smarter, more strategic recruitment solutions.
If you're a sales professional looking for a consultative role where candidate experience is valued as highly as commercial success, we'd love to hear from you.
Additional Information
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role, your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement is available on our website.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Salary description
£27000.00 - £30000.00 per year