Recruitment Consultant

Professional & Technical Recruitment Consultant Location: Hybrid - 3 days on-site Ipswich or Cambridge, Milton, Northampton or Walsall / 2 days from home Salary: Competitive + Bonus Contract: Full-time, 37 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 in areas like environmental health, IT, surveying, building control, and more. This is a great opportunity for a consultant who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, managing technical briefs, and playing a part in how local government services are delivered.

What you'll do:

• Work directly with hiring managers to take accurate briefs and understand technical requirements
• Provide high quality shortlists through direct sourcing and engagement with our trusted supply chain
• Deliver brilliant candidate and client communication - professional, timely and people focused
• Manage multiple (often high profile) roles at pace while maintaining strong service quality
• Build and manage trusted partnerships with a wide supplier base
• Support workforce planning conversations by understanding long term client needs
• Attending 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 juggle 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
• 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 in MSP deliver