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Are you a driven recruitment professional with a flair for winning clients, building relationships, and shaping high‑performing teams? We’re looking for a bold, ambitious Head Commercial Recruitment Consultant to join our fast‑growing, recruitment company based in Wetherby.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where you won’t just deliver recruitment—you’ll help build and lead a commercial desk from the ground up, bring in your own clients, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business.
As part of a small but ambitious team, you’ll have real autonomy, influence, and the chance to create something significant while accelerating your own career.
What You’ll Be Doing
Business Development & Client Leadership
- Identify, approach, and win new commercial clients, building long‑term strategic partnerships.
- Develop and grow your own client portfolio while shaping the wider commercial desk strategy.
- Act as a trusted advisor, understanding client hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions.
End‑to‑End Recruitment & Delivery
- Own the full recruitment lifecycle from job briefing through to successful onboarding.
- Source top‑tier candidates using social media, job boards, referrals, networking, and headhunting.
- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience while ensuring strong client outcomes.
Screening, Interviewing & Talent Strategy
- Conduct structured interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
- Present high‑quality shortlists and market insights to clients and hiring managers.
- Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline for current and future demand.
- Play a key role in shaping and building a high‑performing recruitment team.
- Contribute to developing processes, culture, and growth strategy within the business.
- Work closely with leadership to scale the commercial division.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 1–2+ years in recruitment, ideally within a start‑up, agency, or fast‑paced growth environment.
- Strong background in business development or client‑facing roles is highly desirable.
- Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to influence clients and candidates with confidence and credibility.
- Proactive & Entrepreneurial: A self‑starter who thrives on winning business and building something from the ground up, commercially minded with the drive to create opportunity, not just respond to it.
- Organised & Resilient: Able to manage multiple clients, roles, and priorities effectively, comfortable working in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
- Start‑Up Mindset: Energised by growth, ownership, and the chance to shape something from early stage, motivated by impact, progression, and building a successful team around you.
Why Join Us?
- Build Something Big – Take ownership of your desk and help build a commercial recruitment function from the ground up.
- Real Impact – See the direct results of your work on both business growth and team development.
- Fast Growth Environment – Be part of a company where your ideas, energy, and ambition genuinely shape the future.
- Collaborative Culture – Join a driven, supportive team that values autonomy and achievement.
- Additional day of holiday per year (capped at 5 years).
- Free onsite parking.
- Excellent commission and bonus structure for both placements and client growth.
Company: So-Recruit Ltd
Location: Wetherby
Job Description:
Are you a driven recruitment professional with a flair for winning clients, building relationships, and shaping high‑performing teams? We’re looking for a bold, ambitious Head Commercial Recruitment Consultant to join our fast‑growing, recruitment company based in Wetherby.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where you won’t just deliver recruitment—you’ll help build and lead a commercial desk from the ground up, bring in your own clients, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business.
As part of a small but ambitious team, you’ll have real autonomy, influence, and the chance to create something significant while accelerating your own career.
What You’ll Be Doing
Business Development & Client Leadership
- Identify, approach, and win new commercial clients, building long‑term strategic partnerships.
- Develop and grow your own client portfolio while shaping the wider commercial desk strategy.
- Act as a trusted advisor, understanding client hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions.
End‑to‑End Recruitment & Delivery
- Own the full recruitment lifecycle from job briefing through to successful onboarding.
- Source top‑tier candidates using social media, job boards, referrals, networking, and headhunting.
- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience while ensuring strong client outcomes.
Screening, Interviewing & Talent Strategy
- Conduct structured interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
- Present high‑quality shortlists and market insights to clients and hiring managers.
- Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline for current and future demand.
- Play a key role in shaping and building a high‑performing recruitment team.
- Contribute to developing processes, culture, and growth strategy within the business.
- Work closely with leadership to scale the commercial division.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 1–2+ years in recruitment, ideally within a start‑up, agency, or fast‑paced growth environment.
- Strong background in business development or client‑facing roles is highly desirable.
- Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to influence clients and candidates with confidence and credibility.
- Proactive & Entrepreneurial: A self‑starter who thrives on winning business and building something from the ground up, commercially minded with the drive to create opportunity, not just respond to it.
- Organised & Resilient: Able to manage multiple clients, roles, and priorities effectively, comfortable working in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
- Start‑Up Mindset: Energised by growth, ownership, and the chance to shape something from early stage, motivated by impact, progression, and building a successful team around you.
Why Join Us?
- Build Something Big – Take ownership of your desk and help build a commercial recruitment function from the ground up.
- Real Impact – See the direct results of your work on both business growth and team development.
- Fast Growth Environment – Be part of a company where your ideas, energy, and ambition genuinely shape the future.
- Collaborative Culture – Join a driven, supportive team that values autonomy and achievement.
- Additional day of holiday per year (capped at 5 years).
- Free onsite parking.
- Excellent commission and bonus structure for both placements and client growth.
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Posted: April 21st, 2026