Senior Recruitment Consultant – Sales & Business Development
Nurseplus
Basingstoke
Full-time | Permanent
Nurseplus is one of the UK’s leading healthcare recruitment agencies, specialising in the supply of high-quality temporary and permanent staff across the healthcare sector. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Basingstoke branch, with a strong focus on sales, business development, and client growth.
The Role
As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will play a key role in driving branch performance through new business development, account management, and commercial recruitment activity. This is a hands-on, sales-focused role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Proactively generate new business through outbound sales activity, networking, and relationship building
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Manage and grow a portfolio of healthcare clients, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and service delivery
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Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with branch and company targets
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Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, from client requirements and candidate attraction through to placement
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Negotiate terms, fees, and service agreements with clients
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Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
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Act as a senior figure within the branch, supporting and mentoring junior consultants where required
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Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and Nurseplus standards
About You
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Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, ideally within healthcare or a high-volume recruitment environment
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Strong background in sales and business development, with a consistent record of meeting or exceeding targets
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Confident communicator with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
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Commercially minded with a proactive, results-driven approach
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Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Motivated, resilient, and comfortable working autonomously
What We Offer
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Competitive basic salary with profit share bonus
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Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
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Ongoing training and development to support your success
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Supportive, team-focused working environment
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Company incentives, rewards, and recognition schemes
If you are a driven recruitment professional with a passion for sales and business development and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
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