Role: Principal Recruitment Consultant – FMCG and Consumer Retail
Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid)
Division: Sales & Marketing, Consumer Practice
Package: Basic Salary: 35,000-45,000 + Uncapped Commission (up to 40% of billings) + 4,800 Car Allowance + Paid Car Parking + Private Healthcare & Many Other Benefits
Henderson Scott is expanding its high-performing Consumer Practice within the Sales & Marketing Division, and we’re looking for an experienced recruiter to take on a Principal Consultant role in our Leeds office.
The Role
You’ll play a leading role in shaping senior-level recruitment across the Consumer & FMCG markets – covering categories such as food, drink, cosmetics, home and pet. You’ll manage end-to-end mandates, drive business development, nurture key client relationships and become a trusted advisor on hiring strategy, market insight and talent trends. You’ll also play a key role in driving the growth of the Consumer Practice, with scope to mentor others and help define our market presence.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven success in recruitment within FMCG, Consumer, Retail or related sectors
- A strong track record of fees, business development and senior-level delivery
- Confidence managing client relationships and leading strategic hiring projects
- A proactive, commercial, ambitious mindset
- Desire to contribute to a growing, PE-backed, high-performance division
What We Offer
- Fantastic, market leading package (see above)
- Award winning training and development programmes for employees of all levels
- Hybrid working with autonomy and flexibility
- Clear routes to future leadership
- A collaborative, high-growth environment backed by investment and a proven reputation across Sales & Marketing and Consumer markets
If you’re a driven, credible recruiter looking for a bigger platform, stronger backing and genuine career progression – this is a standout opportunity.
For further information contact Alex Bourne: (url removed)
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