Entry-level Recruitment Consultant (Italian Speaking), Clean Energy & CleanTech | Bristol

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

Speak Italian? Start your career in recruitment

Are you fluent in Italian and English and looking for a career where you can put your language skills to use, develop your commercial skills and increase your earning potential?

We're looking for an Italian-speaking Entry-level Recruitment Consultant to join Piper Maddox in Bristol, working with businesses and professionals across Italy's Clean Energy and CleanTech industries.

Whether you're a recent graduate, have experience in sales or customer-facing roles, or are looking for a new career direction, 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 to get started.

What we're looking for is someone who's fluent in Italian and English, enjoys speaking with people and is motivated to build a successful career in international recruitment.

The opportunity

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

You'll specialise in the Italian market, working with businesses looking to hire specialist talent and professionals considering their next career move.

Using your Italian language skills, you'll build relationships with clients and candidates across Italy, developing an understanding of the country's Clean Energy industry and the recruitment challenges facing businesses within it.

From day one, you'll receive structured training and support from experienced consultants. As you develop, you'll start building your own professional network, managing recruitment processes and working towards earning commission through successful placements.

It's an opportunity to use your language skills in an international business environment while developing valuable sales and commercial experience.

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 Italian-speaking Recruitment Consultant, you'll focus on building relationships with organisations and professionals across the Italian energy market, supporting businesses developing new technologies, delivering energy projects and expanding their teams.

You'll develop specialist knowledge of the Italian Clean Energy industry, understand the roles businesses are recruiting for and build a professional network across your market.

You don't need an energy-related degree or previous industry experience. We'll help you develop the recruitment skills and market knowledge needed to become a successful specialist recruiter.

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 and geographical market.

• 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 is a great place to begin your career in international recruitment.

You'll join an established team, learning from experienced consultants while developing your sales, communication and relationship-building skills.

Although you'll be based in Bristol, your focus will be on the Italian market, giving you the opportunity to work with businesses and professionals internationally.

You'll develop specialist knowledge of Italy's Clean Energy and CleanTech industries while building a professional network and gaining valuable commercial experience.

Salary, commission and benefits

As an Italian-speaking 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 specialising in the Italian market, you'll learn the full recruitment process, from identifying talented professionals to building relationships with businesses.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and speaking with Italian-speaking candidates about their experience and career goals

• Building relationships with clients across Italy and understanding their hiring requirements

• Finding suitable candidates through recruitment platforms and professional networks

• Using your Italian language skills to communicate with clients and candidates

• Learning how to identify and develop new business opportunities within the Italian market

• Coordinating interviews, feedback and recruitment processes

• Developing your sales, negotiation and communication skills

• Building a professional network within Italy's Clean Energy industry

• Working towards individual targets and earning commission from successful placements

• Developing specialist knowledge of the Italian Clean Energy and CleanTech markets

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

Who are we looking for?

We're interested in your attitude, ambition and potential, not just what's on your CV.

For this position, fluency in both Italian and English is essential, as you'll be communicating with businesses and professionals across the Italian market.

You'll ideally have:

• Fluent Italian and English communication skills, both written and spoken

• Strong interpersonal 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

• An interest in working with international clients and candidates

You might be a recent graduate, an Italian speaker living in the UK or someone with experience in hospitality, retail, customer service, sales or another customer-facing role.

A degree is not essential, and you don't need previous recruitment or energy industry experience.

Fluent Italian and English are required for this position.

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 Italian Clean Energy industry

• Building professional relationships within international markets

As you gain experience, 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

Do I need to speak Italian to apply?

Yes. Fluent Italian is essential for this position, as you'll be working directly with clients and candidates across the Italian market. You'll also need to communicate confidently in English with your colleagues in Bristol.

Do I need previous recruitment experience?

No. This is an entry-level position, and we'll provide the training and support needed to develop your recruitment and sales skills.

Will I be working in Italy or Bristol?

You'll be based in our Bristol office, working with businesses and professionals across the Italian Clean Energy and CleanTech markets.

Do I need a degree to apply?

No. We're interested in your language skills, attitude, ambition and potential, whether you're a graduate or have gained experience through work.

Is recruitment a sales job?

Yes. Recruitment involves 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 Italian-speaking Recruitment Consultant earn in Bristol?

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

Do I need experience in renewable energy?

No. You'll receive training and support to develop specialist knowledge of the Italian Clean Energy and CleanTech industries.

Build your international recruitment career with Piper Maddox

If you're fluent in Italian and English, based in or looking to work in Bristol, and want to develop a career in sales and recruitment, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Piper Maddox, part of LHi Group, and put your language skills to use while building a career in specialist Clean Energy and CleanTech recruitment.

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