Recruitment Consultant

Description:

Professional & Technical Recruitment Consultant
Location: Hybrid - 3 days on-site Ipswich or Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Northampton or Walsall / 2 days from home
Salary: Competitive + Bonus
Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

At Opus People Solutions, we deliver managed service recruitment (MSP) to over 25 local authority clients across the UK. Our model is built around expertise, ethical delivery, and long-term partnership - not just filling roles, but finding the right people who will shape the future of public services.

We are now expanding our Professional & Technical desk; a vertical which covers complex, business critical roles across areas such as environmental health, IT, surveying, building control, and more. As we grow, we are placing a stronger emphasis on direct sourcing and direct hiring, reducing reliance on our supplier agency framework wherever possible.

This is a great opportunity for a consultant who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, managing technical briefs, and playing a key role in shaping recruitment strategies. While the role will support hiring across all professional and technical areas, there will be a particular focus and specialism in IT recruitment.

What you'll do:

Work directly with hiring managers to take accurate briefs and understand technical requirements
Lead on direct sourcing strategies to attract and engage high-quality candidates, with reduced reliance on external agencies
Specialising in recruitng IT roles with our clients across the UK alongside broader professional and technical roles
Deliver high-quality shortlists through a blend of direct sourcing and, where appropriate, engagement with our trusted supply chain
Provide excellent candidate and client communication - professional, timely and people-focused
Manage multiple (often high profile) roles at pace while maintaining strong service quality
Build and maintain effective supplier relationships where required, ensuring value and performance
Support workforce planning conversations by understanding longer-term client needs
Attend client meetings and supplier reviews to build relationships, understand challenges, and plan ahead

We're looking for someone who:

Is a confident communicator - written, spoken, and on the phone
Can manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
Is curious and conscientious - keen to learn and deliver high standards
Has strong commercial awareness and a drive to exceed expectations (without pushy sales)
Is comfortable engaging with senior decision makers, including up to Chief Executive level
Has experience or a strong interest in IT recruitment, alongside broader professional and technical roles
Thrives in a fast paced, delivery focused environment with a clear public impact

Why Opus?

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days at home
Annual bonus scheme + flexible benefits
Join a people-first business that values public sector impact
Clear career progression and training within an MSP environment