Recruitment Consultant

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
• 1:1 mentoring
• 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)

Salary: £26,000–£28,000 + bonus

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:

• A collaborative approach
• 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.