Senior Recruitment Consultant

The Senior Recruitment Consultant is responsible for delivering end‑to‑end recruitment solutions to clients while building and maintaining strong candidate and stakeholder relationships. This role requires a commercial mindset, strong market knowledge, and the ability to manage complex recruitment assignments independently while contributing to team performance and mentoring junior consultants.

Responsibilities

• Client Management & Business Development
• Build, manage, and grow long-term client partnerships through consultative recruitment solutions
• Understand client needs, business models, and hiring strategies
• Provide market insights, salary benchmarking, and talent advisory services
• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities
• Negotiate terms, fees, and service agreements with clients
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from role briefing to placement and post‑placement care
• Source, attract, and engage top-tier talent using multiple channels (databases, LinkedIn, networking, referrals)
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates against role requirements and cultural fit
• Shortlist and present high-quality candidate profiles to clients
• Coordinate interviews, manage feedback, and facilitate offer processes
• Handle counteroffers, negotiations, and onboarding support
• Candidate Relationship Management
• Build trusted relationships with candidates and act as a career advisor
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Market Expertise & Thought Leadership
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of industry trends, skills demand, and competitor activity
• Share insights and best practices with clients and internal teams
• Contribute to employer branding and talent attraction initiatives
• Support, mentor, and guide junior consultants and recruiters
• Share best practices, sourcing strategies, and market knowledge
• Collaborate with peers to achieve team and business objectives

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of individual revenue and placement targets
• Client satisfaction and retention
• Quality and retention of placements
• Candidate satisfaction and engagement
• Business development activity and pipeline growth

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification preferred (not essential depending on experience)

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in recruitment (agency or consulting environment preferred)
• Proven track record of successful placements and client management
• Experience managing senior or specialist roles is advantageous
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing abilities
• Ability to manage multiple roles, priorities, and stakeholders
• Strong sourcing and interviewing capability
• Consultative, solution-oriented approach

Preferred Skills

• Self-motivated, resilient, and results-driven
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Confident, adaptable, and proactive
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently

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