Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant – Food & FMCG

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working) Salary: £ - £40,000 DOE + Uncapped Bonus Scheme

We are looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our established Food & FMCG division in Edinburgh.

This is a high-potential opportunity to take ownership of a specialist Food recruitment desk, partnering with manufacturers, food producers, FMCG organisations, supply chain businesses, and leading employers across Scotland and the wider UK.

Whether you are already recruiting within Food, FMCG, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain or another specialist sector, this role offers the autonomy, support and brand strength to build a highly profitable desk and maximise your earnings.

What You'll Be Doing

Managing and growing a specialist Food & FMCG recruitment desk.

Developing new business opportunities and winning new clients.

Building long-term relationships with hiring managers and senior stakeholders.

Sourcing, interviewing and placing high-calibre candidates.

Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy qualification through to placement.

Negotiating fees, offers and terms of business.

Expanding existing client accounts and creating new revenue streams.

Delivering market insight and consultancy to clients and candidates.

Consistently achieving and exceeding revenue targets.

What We Offer

Competitive basic salary based on experience.

Uncapped commission structure.

Industry-leading learning and development.

Clear career progression opportunities.

Access to market-leading recruitment technology and candidate databases.

Hybrid working model.

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional leave.

Established national brand with strong client recognition.

Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment.

Golden Ticket Incentive – Access to luxury holidays, premium experiences and major prizes.

Formula Reed Rewards Programme – Enhanced benefits for top performers.

Thrive at Reed – Annual recognition programme celebrating outstanding achievement.

High Achiever Events – Exclusive rewards, hospitality experiences and recognition opportunities.

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

24/7 wellbeing, counselling and mental health support.

Long-service awards and paid sabbaticals.

Enhanced family-friendly policies.

Personal development funding to support your growth both inside and outside work.

Who We're Looking For

Experienced recruitment consultants from any sector.

Proven business development or sales professionals.

Strong relationship-building and networking skills.

Commercially minded and target-driven individuals.

Excellent communicators with strong negotiation skills.

Ambitious people who want to build a long-term career with significant earning potential.

Apply Today

Join Reed's Edinburgh Food & FMCG team and build a specialist recruitment desk with the backing of one of the UK's most successful recruitment brands. This is an opportunity to combine entrepreneurial freedom with the resources, reputation and support of Reed to create a highly rewarding career.