We appreciate most people don’t grow up thinking: “I am going to be a recruitment consultant.” Yet its fast becoming a career of choice! Why do you suppose that is?

Because it turns natural skills and ability into a high-performance career, high earning and high learning career:

• Uncapped earnings: no ceiling on what you can make
• Fast-track progression: promotions based on results, not time served
• Commercial skillset: sales, negotiation, business development, consulting
• Meritocratic environment: effort directly drives success
• Real impact: helping people build careers while supporting critical industries

Recruitment is a career where you’re in control of how far and how fast you go.

At Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group, we don’t purely rely on securing talented recruiters from direct competitors. We invest in training and developing our own talent with hiring strategy based on mindset, drive, and potential. In June 2026 we have opened up 4-6 opportunities for new team members to join our award-winning business with no direct experience within recruitment.

We have some incredible success stories that include an estate agent bought in as a trainee recruiter and now a Business Area Manager. A restaurant team leader developed into a Head of Research. A university careers advisor now senior consultant. Business graduate now Senior Consultant, Call centre team leader into Operations Manager, car sales executive into managing consultant and ex forces into director. To name a few.

Already successful as

• Car Sales Executive
• Estate Agent / Lettings Negotiator
• Call Centre / B2B Sales Professional
• Automotive, Engineering or Manufacturing Team Leader
• Graduate with competitive backgrounds (sports, business, etc.)
• Ex forces 

You could be exactly who we’re looking for: If you’re used to targets, people interaction, and working under pressure – you already have the foundation. We can take care of the rest.

Why Ford & Stanley?

We’ve built a business designed for people who want to push themselves and be rewarded for it.

• Structured, high-quality training from day one
• Clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• A high-performance, supportive team culture
• Exposure to major industries like engineering, rail, and infrastructure
• A company that invests in long-term careers, not quick hires

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What you’ll get

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission scheme
• Bi-annual talent review board opportunities for promotion
• Structured development & coaching with clear career progression pathway
• Incentives, socials, and a high-energy environment
• £500 Internal Recruitment Referral Scheme.
• 5% Pension Scheme
• 22 + 8 holidays per annum
• Extended Christmas Break & Company Shutdown
• Life Assurance 4 x Annual Salary 
• Health Shield Annual Cash Allowances covering optical, dental, chiro, massage, gym memberships & more
• Half-Year Company Away Day
• Monthly Team Social Budget
• Annual Christmas Party
• Fully Expensed iPhone
• Laptop with seamless remote connectivity to all company infrastructure
• Fully Stocked Beer & Prosecco Fridge 
• Free parking
• Facilities – team recreation area including table tennis
• 2 Tier Car Allowance
• CSR initiatives including opportunities to plant trees at our privately owned Conservation Meadow via our tree for every placement initiative
• 24/7 Mental Fitness & Performance Coach Access

Who should apply?

You don’t need recruitment experience. You do need:

• Drive and ambition
• Resilience and competitiveness
• Confidence with people
• Resilience
• Confidence & Personable
• Self-Motivation
• Positivity & Energy
• Curiosity & Inquisitiveness

Do you recognise these core skills in yourself?

• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Sales & Negotiation
• Organisation & Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Commercial Awareness
• Team player

This could be the career move that changes everything…

Ford & Stanley Talent Services

A Different Kind of Commercial Career

Based in Derby | Built for People Who Want More From Their Work

If you’re good at building relationships, influencing decisions, and creating commercial value, there’s a strong chance you’d be highly successful in recruitment.

At Ford & Stanley Talent Services, we hire people from outside recruitment who are already performing in commercial roles and give them a platform to apply those skills at a higher level.

What Makes This Different

Work That Has Real Impact

In many roles, you’re selling a product or managing an account.

Here, you’re solving business-critical problems—helping organisations build the teams they need to perform, grow, and succeed.

That means:

• More meaningful conversations
• Greater visibility with senior stakeholders
• Work that directly impacts business outcomes

It’s more than sales it’s commercial problem-solving.

A Career That Builds, Not Resets

You won’t be starting again. If you’re already good at:

• Building relationships
• Winning trust
• Influencing decisions
• Growing commercial value

…you already have the foundations. We provide:

• Structured training and support
• A clear development pathway
• The tools and knowledge to succeed in a specialist market

You bring the strengths, we help you scale them.

Real Career Progression

This is not a static role. We invest in developing people into:

• Market specialists
• Trusted advisors to clients
• Stronger commercial professionals
• Future leaders within the business

With clear progression and increasing responsibility over time.

You’re building a career with direction, not just hitting targets.

Reward That Reflects Contribution

Your performance is visible and rewarded. Our proposition includes:

• Competitive earnings with strong upside
• Recognition for impact, not just activity
• Autonomy to build your own relationships and market
• Progression tied to capability and contribution

You’re rewarded for what you build, not just what you do.

A Culture Built on Trust and Performance

We combine high standards with real support. You can expect:

• Clear expectations and accountability
• Strong onboarding and development
• A collaborative, team-focused environment
• A culture where people are trusted to perform

It’s a place where people do well—and are supported to do so.

Who This Tends to Suit

People currently working in roles such as:

• Sales, business development, or commercial roles
• Account management or customer-facing positions
• Client relationship or stakeholder-focused roles

Across industries like:

• Automotive, technology, logistics, financial services
• Manufacturing, engineering, professional services

People who are looking for:

• More impact in their work
• Greater ownership and autonomy
• Stronger long-term career progression
• A role that better reflects their ability

What you’ll get

• Uncapped commission scheme
• Bi-annual talent review board opportunities for promotion
• Structured development & coaching with clear career progression pathway
• Incentives, socials, and a high-energy environment
• £500 Internal Recruitment Referral Scheme.
• 5% Pension Scheme
• 22 + 8 holidays per annum
• Extended Christmas Break & Company Shutdown
• Life Assurance 4 x Annual Salary 
• Health Shield Annual Cash Allowances covering optical, dental, chiro, massage, gym memberships & more
• Half-Year Company Away Day
• Monthly Team Social Budget
• Annual Christmas Party
• iPhone
• Laptop with seamless remote connectivity to all company infrastructure
• Fully Stocked Beer & Prosecco Fridge 
• Free parking
• Facilities – team recreation area including table tennis
• 2 Tier Car Allowance
• CSR initiatives including opportunities to plant trees at our privately owned Conservation Meadow via our tree for every placement initiative
• 24/7 Mental Fitness & Performance Coach Access

Our Promise

At Ford & Stanley Talent Services, we offer a genuine alternative to traditional commercial roles.

A career where:

• Your existing strengths are valued
• Your development is intentional
• Your impact is greater
• Your success builds over time

If you’re already good at building relationships and creating commercial value, this isn’t about changing career completely, it’s about applying what you already do, in a way that gives you more impact, more progression, and more long-term opportunity.