Associate 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

Build your career in specialist recruitment

Interested in a career that combines sales, business development and working with people?

We're hiring an Associate Recruitment Consultant to join Piper Maddox in Bristol, supporting businesses across the Clean Energy and CleanTech industries.

This is an entry-level opportunity for someone who's ambitious, enjoys building relationships and wants to develop a commercially focused career.

Whether you've recently graduated, gained experience in a customer-facing role or are looking for a career change, we'd love to hear from you.

You don't need previous recruitment experience or a background in the energy industry. We'll provide the training, support and specialist knowledge to help you get started.

The opportunity

As an Associate Recruitment Consultant, you'll learn how to help businesses find the specialist professionals they need while supporting candidates through their career moves.

Recruitment combines sales, relationship management and business development, giving you the opportunity to develop valuable commercial skills and build your own professional network.

You'll receive structured training and work alongside experienced consultants, learning how to identify candidates, understand client requirements and manage recruitment processes.

As you develop, you'll take on greater responsibility, build relationships across your specialist market and work towards earning commission through successful placements.

If you're motivated, resilient and enjoy working with people, this could be the start of a rewarding career.

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 Associate Recruitment Consultant, you'll work with organisations developing new technologies, delivering energy projects and growing their teams.

You'll build relationships with specialist professionals, develop an understanding of the challenges businesses face when hiring and learn how recruitment supports their growth.

You don't need previous energy industry experience. We'll provide the training and market knowledge needed to become a specialist recruitment consultant.

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 the opportunity to develop a career in specialist recruitment within an established team.

You'll work alongside experienced consultants, building your sales, communication and relationship-management skills while learning about the Clean Energy industry.

You'll also have the opportunity to develop your own professional network and build relationships with businesses and candidates, supported by colleagues who can help you progress.

Salary, commission and benefits

As an Associate 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 Associate Recruitment Consultant, you'll learn how to manage recruitment processes and develop relationships with specialist businesses and professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:

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

• Building relationships with clients and understanding their hiring requirements

• Sourcing suitable candidates through recruitment platforms and professional networks

• Learning how to identify and develop new business opportunities

• Coordinating interviews, feedback and recruitment processes

• Developing your sales, negotiation and communication skills

• Building a 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 skills and confidence develop.

Who are we looking for?

We're interested in your potential, attitude and ambition, not just your previous experience.

You'll ideally have:

• 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, have experience in hospitality, retail, customer service or sales, or be looking for a new career direction.

No previous recruitment experience or university degree 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:

Associate 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

Is Associate Recruitment Consultant an entry-level role?

Yes. This position is suitable for someone starting their career in recruitment, with structured training and support provided.

Do I need previous recruitment experience?

No. We're looking for people with the right attitude, motivation and willingness to learn.

What does an Associate Recruitment Consultant do?

You'll help businesses find specialist professionals, build relationships with clients and candidates and support recruitment processes. As you gain experience, you'll take on more responsibility.

How much does an Associate Recruitment Consultant earn in Bristol?

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

Is a university degree required?

No. We're interested in your skills, ambition and potential, whether you've recently graduated or gained experience through work.

Build your future with Piper Maddox

If you're looking for an Associate Recruitment Consultant job in Bristol and want to develop your sales and relationship-building skills within a specialist industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Piper Maddox, part of LHi Group, and start building a career in Clean Energy and CleanTech recruitment.

Apply today for our Associate Recruitment Consultant position in Bristol.