Recruitment Consultant - Public Sector

Public Sector Recruitment Consultant - Housing / Local Government

Location:

Manchester
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 basic + uncapped commission

Due to a significant influx of new client agreements, we're looking to hire an experienced Public Sector Recruitment Consultant to help grow and shape our Housing or Local Government division from our Manchester office.

This is a key hire as part of a wider growth strategy and will suit someone who is comfortable going out to market, winning new business, and building long-term public sector partnerships alongside delivering against existing agreements.

About Talentia Group

Talentia Group is a specialist recruitment group operating across public sector and education markets. Through our portfolio of brands, we partner with organisations nationwide to deliver high-quality, compliant recruitment solutions. We're known for our long-term client relationships, strong market reputation, and clear progression routes as teams and divisions grow.

Our public sector offering is expanding rapidly, and this role will play a pivotal part in that journey.

The Role

You'll take ownership of a 360 recruitment desk within either Housing or Local Government / Councils, working with local authorities, housing associations, and other public sector organisations across the UK.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the full recruitment lifecycle (temporary, interim and/or permanent)

Proactively winning new business and developing new client relationships

Delivering against existing agreements while expanding the client base

Playing an active role in growing and shaping the public sector division

Working within public sector frameworks and compliance requirements

Sourcing, qualifying, and managing candidates through the recruitment process

Providing market insight and strategic recruitment advice to clients

About You

Proven experience as a public sector recruiter

Background in Housing or Local Government / Council recruitment is essential

Confident in business development and client-facing activity

Strong understanding of public sector compliance and frameworks

Commercially minded, motivated, and comfortable growing a desk

What's on Offer

£30,000 - £45,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)

Uncapped commission

Opportunity to be instrumental in the growth of a key Talentia Group division

Clear progression as the division and team expand

Supportive leadership and collaborative culture

Modern Manchester office

Why Join Us?

This role offers the chance to join Talentia Group at a pivotal growth stage, with warm agreements in place and real scope to win new business, shape the division, and progress quickly. Ideal for an experienced public sector recruiter who wants ownership, influence, and long-term career development.

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