Recruitment Consultant

Company: Forge Talent
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

Forge Talent is growing fast, and we’re looking for Trainee Recruiters to join our interim brand, specializing in Systems & Projects across Finance.

If you’ve got high energy, real enthusiasm, a collaborative mindset, and a serious work ethic, we want to hear from you.

Why Forge Talent

Since May 2023, we’ve grown from 1 to 14 people, placing 350+ finance professionals across Manchester.

We’re a business built on relationships, not transactions. No politics. No nonsense. Just good people doing things properly.

What you’ll get

  • Robust training from day one
  • A clear progression plan
  • The tools and backing to build your desk properly
  • Transparent commission (up to 30% – no smoke and mirrors)
  • Autonomy to run your desk your way
  • High performers around you (£250k–£500k billers)

The Role – Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Location: Manchester City Centre (Spinningfields)

This is a 360 recruitment role and a sales-driven environment.

What you’ll be doing

  • Business development – we’re a phone-first business, focused on building relationships across the North West, not hiding behind emails
  • Working closely with clients delivering ERP & Finance Systems implementations (NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics), often supporting when internal resource is stretched or timelines are slipping
  • Identifying and building networks of Finance Systems professionals, from Systems Accountants and Process Improvement specialists to BI Analysts and FP&A profiles with strong systems capability
  • Supporting clients post-implementation or during growth phases, helping improve processes, controls, and drive better use of existing systems
  • Recruiting into data, reporting and BI roles, where businesses are moving from manual reporting to automated, insight-led outputs
  • Partnering on project and commercial finance hires, including Project Accountants, Commercial Analysts, and finance professionals supporting operational decision-making
  • Managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from job qualification through to offer management and aftercare
  • Building deep, long-term relationships with both clients and candidates

In most cases, you’ll be working with clients who need 1-2 proven contractors who can come in quickly, add value, and deliver, not large consultancies or long hiring processes.

What we’re looking for

  • Naturally inquisitive
  • A genuine desire to learn and grow

If you don’t want to work in a 360, sales-led environment, this probably isn’t for you.

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Posted: May 9th, 2026