Recruitment Consultant (Permanent, Contract, Temporary)

Love recruitment but hate cold sales? Want to build a career in recruitment without spending your day chasing clients and hitting sales targets? We’re looking for a Recruitment Resourcer to join our growing Construction team in Leeds - helping us source and support great people across some of the UK’s busiest construction projects. This is a fast-paced, people-focused role where no two days are ever the same. One minute you’ll be speaking to a Site Manager needing urgent cover for Monday morning, the next you’ll be tracking down a Finishing Manager for a high-profile fit-out project. So if you enjoy being busy, speaking to people, solving problems, and finding candidates others can’t - you’ll fit right in. What’s in it for you? ~£27,500 basic salary ~ Realistic OTE £32k–£36k ~ Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm ~ Leeds city-centre office ~ No sales targets or cold business development ~ Structured training and career progression ~ Work alongside an experienced, supportive team ~ Perkbox discounts & employee benefits ~ European city break incentives ~ A genuinely people-first culture. At Thorn Baker, we’re proud to be: People-Driven. Solution-Focused. Positive-Minded. What you’ll be doing You’ll play a huge part in helping us find and support the best construction talent across the region. That means: Writing engaging job adverts Searching for candidates across LinkedIn, job boards, and our CRM Speaking to candidates daily and building strong relationships Headhunting and networking to uncover hidden talent Supporting candidates through registration and onboarding Matching people to the right projects and opportunities Keeping candidate records organised and up to date Supporting the consultants with shortlists and admin You’ll also help make sure candidates are fully compliant and ready for site - including Right to Work checks, references, and verifying qualifications such as CSCS cards. It’s a role that combines people skills, organisation, and problem solving in a busy, team-driven environment. About you We’re looking for someone confident, organised, and proactive who genuinely enjoys speaking to people. You might already have experience in: Recruitment Resourcing Customer service Administration Sales support Talent acquisition Construction recruitment experience would be great, but personality, attitude, and work ethic matter more. Most importantly, we want someone who’s positive, driven, and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. About Thorn Baker We’ve been supporting the construction industry since 1988 and have built a reputation for doing recruitment properly - with strong relationships, high standards, and a genuinely people-first approach. We work across major construction projects nationwide and continue to grow because we care about getting things right for both our clients and candidates. If you want to join a busy, supportive team where you can genuinely build a long-term career in recruitment, we’d love to hear from you.