Job title: Recruitment Consultant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £26,000.00
Salary to: GBP £40,000.00
Location: Durham, UK
Job published: 17-02-2026
Job ID: 61592
Contact name: Michael Dufferwiel
Phone number: +447827338803
Contact email: mdufferwiel@elvetrecruitment.com

Job Description

Founded in 2021, Elvet Recruitment is a specialist consultancy serving the construction and built environment sectors across the North of England. With a strong foundation, a growing reputation, and ambitious expansion plans, we are now looking for a driven Recruitment Consultant to join us at our newly refurbished office in Mandale Business Park, just outside Durham City Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business at the perfect time — established enough to offer stability, but young enough that your impact will genuinely shape our future. You won’t be just another number — you’ll be a key part of a small, ambitious team where your contribution genuinely matters.

The Role

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will run a full 360° desk, recruiting white‑collar permanent staff into an active and well-established client base within the construction industry. You’ll have the autonomy to build your own desk, backed by a supportive team, modern systems, and a leadership style that trusts you to deliver.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop deep market knowledge across clients, projects, and roles
  • Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients
  • Conduct business development to win new opportunities
  • Source, screen, and consult candidates throughout the recruitment process
  • Manage your own workload and time effectively
  • Network to become a recognised expert in your sector

Candidate Profile

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — whether you’re new to recruitment or an experienced consultant. What matters most is your ambition, resilience, and drive to succeed. Experience in telesales or a sales environment is advantageous, but not essential.

If you’re competitive, motivated, and want a career where your effort directly impacts your earnings and progression, you’ll thrive here. If you want a role where you can build something, earn well, and progress quickly, this is the opportunity.

Why Join Elvet?

Clear Career Progression

  • Structured development pathways
  • Regular reviews and achievable promotion criteria
  • Genuine opportunity to grow into Senior, Principal, or Management roles as the business expands

Earning Potential

  • Uncapped commission with no threshold
  • Realistic OTE of £40,000+ in year one
  • High performers earning significantly more as their desk grows
  • Annual Golden Envelope Bonus of £2,500–£10,000

Culture & Environment

  • Positive, supportive team with no micro‑management
  • No rigid KPIs — we focus on outcomes, not box‑ticking
  • Newly refurbished office with modern systems and tools
  • Early Friday finishes, team meals, and regular incentives

Growth Phase Advantage

  • Join at a pivotal time where progression is faster
  • Build your own desk with autonomy and ownership
  • Be part of a business where your ideas are valued and your success is recognised

 

To explore this opportunity further, reach out to Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment.