Senior Recruitment Consultant – Planning and Strategy

Company: DNA Recruit
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Location: London
Job Description:

About Us

Founded in 2008, DNA Recruit is a leading UK‑based recruitment agency specialising in the creative, digital, events and integrated agency space. We partner with a diverse range of clients, from independent agencies to global networks, and operate a flexible remote working model that supports home‑based consultants with access to our London office.

Role Overview

You will grow the business by developing client relationships, building a strong team and delivering high‑quality talent. The role centres around both new business development and expanding existing client relationships, with a focus on Strategy & Planning roles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver significant personal billings, driving revenue growth and developing client relationships across Strategy & Planning.
  • Expand our Strategy & Planning offering with access to a large, established client base, while growing the desk through new and organic business development.
  • Oversee the end‑to‑end recruitment process, ensuring a high‑quality candidate experience and placements.
  • Define and implement growth strategies for our Strategy & Planning recruitment practice.
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities, expanding the client base across agencies, in‑house teams and marketing functions.
  • Build and nurture long‑term client relationships, understanding strategic hiring needs and offering consultative solutions.
  • Provide sector insights, market trends and talent intelligence to clients and internal teams.
  • Collaborate with agency leadership on cross‑practice initiatives and strategic planning.
  • Represent DNA Recruit at industry events, networking functions and sector conferences.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in Strategy & Planning recruitment.
  • Demonstrable success in business development, client acquisition and market growth.
  • Strong knowledge of Strategy & Planning sector roles, market trends and emerging talent.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and client relationship skills.
  • Commercially minded, strategic thinker with a proven ability to deliver results.

What we offer

  • Competitive base salary and a strong commission scheme.
  • Flexible remote work – work from anywhere in the world.
  • A comprehensive training and development programme to support your growth.
  • A clear, transparent career path, with the opportunity to progress to Board level.
  • World‑class tech stack, including a bespoke recruitment tech platform and a productised video interview solution.
  • A supportive, forward‑thinking team that values innovation and results.
  • Share option scheme through Vest’d.
  • Encouraged to spend at least one day per year supporting a charity or community work through our ‘giving back’ scheme.

DNA Recruit is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful.

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Posted: May 4th, 2026