Entry-level Recruitment Consultant, Clean Energy & CleanTech | Bristol

Location: Bristol, UK
Brand: Piper Maddox | Part of LHi Group
Market: Clean Energy and CleanTech
Salary: £30,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission & Bonuses
Experience: No previous recruitment experience required

Looking to start a career in recruitment?

Want to move into a career where you can develop your sales skills, earn commission and progress based on your performance?

We're hiring an Entry-level Recruitment Consultant to join Piper Maddox in Bristol, working within the Clean Energy and CleanTech industries.

Whether you're starting your first professional job, have recently graduated or are looking to move from hospitality, retail or customer service into sales, this could be the opportunity for you.

You don't need previous recruitment experience or knowledge of the energy industry. We'll provide the training, support and specialist market knowledge you need.

We're looking for someone with ambition, a positive attitude and the motivation to build a successful career.

The opportunity

Recruitment is a people-focused, commercially driven career combining sales, business development and relationship building.

You'll help businesses find specialist professionals while supporting candidates as they explore new career opportunities.

From day one, you'll learn how recruitment works, develop your communication and sales skills and start building relationships with clients and candidates.

As your experience grows, you'll take on more responsibility, manage recruitment processes and work towards earning commission from successful placements.

If you enjoy meeting people, thrive on a challenge and want to be rewarded for your results, recruitment could be a great career choice.

Why Piper Maddox?

Piper Maddox specialises in recruitment across Clean Energy and CleanTech, supporting businesses working to transform how energy is generated, stored, distributed and used.

Our markets include Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, eMobility, Nuclear Power, Energy Trading and other specialist areas of the energy industry.

As an Entry-level Recruitment Consultant, you'll work with organisations developing new technologies, delivering energy projects and growing their teams.

You'll learn about your specialist market, build relationships with industry professionals and develop the skills needed to become a successful recruitment consultant.

No previous experience in renewable energy or CleanTech is required. We'll provide the training and market knowledge to get you started.

Why LHi Group?

Piper Maddox is part of LHi Group, a global, employee-owned specialist talent solutions business.

Joining us means you'll benefit from the specialist expertise of Piper Maddox, backed by the training, resources and international reach of LHi Group.

Here's what makes LHi different:

• Employee ownership: We're an employee-owned business, giving our people a stake in the company's long-term success.

• Learning and development: Structured training and ongoing support throughout your recruitment career.

• Career progression: Opportunities to progress based on performance, development and ambition.

• International opportunities: With offices across the UK, Europe and US, there may be opportunities to develop your career internationally.

• Specialist expertise: Build your knowledge and professional network within a dedicated industry.

• Culture and rewards: Join a business that recognises hard work, celebrates success and encourages people to make a difference.

Why join our Bristol team?

Our Bristol office offers a great opportunity to start a career in specialist recruitment.

You'll join an established team where you can learn from experienced consultants, develop your sales and communication skills and build your confidence working with clients and candidates.

You'll also have the opportunity to develop relationships with businesses and professionals across the Clean Energy industry, supported by colleagues who can help you progress.

Salary, commission and benefits

As an Entry-level Recruitment Consultant at Piper Maddox in Bristol, you'll receive:

• Competitive base salary: £30,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission & Bonuses

• Structured recruitment and sales training

• Ongoing coaching and professional development

• Clear opportunities for career progression

• Sales incentives and rewards

What will you be doing?

As an Entry-level Recruitment Consultant, you'll learn how to manage the recruitment process and build relationships with businesses and professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Finding and speaking with candidates about their experience and career ambitions

• Building relationships with clients and understanding their recruitment needs

• Sourcing suitable professionals through recruitment platforms and professional networks

• Learning how to identify and develop new business opportunities

• Coordinating candidate interviews, feedback and recruitment processes

• Developing sales, negotiation and communication skills

• Building your professional network within the Clean Energy industry

• Working towards individual targets and earning commission from successful placements

• Developing specialist knowledge of your chosen market

You'll receive ongoing support as you learn, gradually taking on more responsibility as your confidence and skills develop.

Who are we looking for?

You don't need previous recruitment experience to join us.

We're interested in people who are motivated, ambitious and willing to put the work in to develop a successful career.

You'll ideally bring:

• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with new people

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Drive and motivation to achieve targets

• Resilience and the ability to handle setbacks

• Good organisation and time management skills

• An interest in sales, business and building relationships

• The ability to work independently and contribute to a team

You might be a recent graduate, starting your first office-based role or looking to move from hospitality, retail, customer service or another customer-facing position.

No university degree or previous recruitment experience is required.

Training and career progression

We don't expect you to know everything about recruitment when you join.

You'll receive structured training covering:

• Recruitment fundamentals

• Sales and business development

• Candidate sourcing and engagement

• Client relationship management

• Negotiation and closing

• Market mapping and networking

• Understanding the Clean Energy industry

As you develop your skills and deliver results, you'll have opportunities to progress into more senior positions.

A potential career path could look like:

Entry-level Recruitment Consultant → Recruitment Consultant → Senior Recruitment Consultant → Principal Consultant or Team Leader

Further opportunities may include management and leadership roles, depending on your ambitions and performance.

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply without recruitment experience?

Yes. This is an entry-level position, and we'll provide the training and support needed to get started.

Is this a good career for someone moving from retail or hospitality?

Yes. Experience in customer-facing roles can help you develop communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills that are valuable in recruitment.

Is recruitment a sales job?

Yes. Recruitment combines sales, business development and relationship building. You'll work with clients and candidates, develop your professional network and earn commission through successful placements.

How much does an Entry-level Recruitment Consultant earn in Bristol?

This position offers a £30,000 base salary, plus uncapped commission and bonuses.

Do I need a degree?

No. We're interested in your attitude, motivation and potential, regardless of your educational background.

Start your career with Piper Maddox

If you're looking for an entry-level recruitment or sales job in Bristol and want to build a career where your performance can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Piper Maddox, part of LHi Group, and develop your career in specialist Clean Energy and CleanTech recruitment.

Apply today for our Entry-level Recruitment Consultant position in Bristol.