Recruitment Consultant – US Market

Recruitment Consultant – US Market

Location: Manchester City Centre, within 5 minutes walk of both St Peters and Deansgate tram stops

Salary: £27,000–£40,000 DOE (OTE Year 1 £50–90k)

Type: Full-time

Working Hours: Adjusted hours to support the US market

What you’ll do

As a Recruitment Consultant focused on the US Aerospace and Defence market, you’ll take ownership of a specialist patch and build relationships with high-growth technology companies, scale‑ups and established businesses across the States.

• Managing the full 360 recruitment cycle, from business development and client acquisition through to candidate sourcing, offer management and placement.
• Building strong relationships with US‑based clients, understanding their hiring needs and becoming a trusted recruitment partner.
• Sourcing, engaging and representing high‑quality technical talent across your chosen market.
• Developing a strong personal brand and market presence within your specialist area.
• Using Searchability’s tools, systems and marketing support to generate leads, nurture relationships and grow your desk.
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider group to share insight, leads and best practice.
• Bringing energy, resilience and commercial awareness to every conversation.

About you

You’ll be ambitious, credible and commercially minded, with experience in agency recruitment and a genuine interest in building a successful desk within the US market.

• 2+ years’ experience in agency recruitment, ideally within IT, digital, technology, engineering or a similar specialist market.
• A proven track record of business development, candidate generation and successful placements.
• Confidence speaking with senior stakeholders and decision‑makers.
• The ability to manage your own desk, pipeline and priorities.
• A consultative communication style and strong commercial awareness.
• The flexibility to work adjusted hours to support US clients and candidates.
• The ability to commute to our Manchester city centre office.
• Previous experience recruiting into the US market would be beneficial, but it isn’t essential if you have the right mindset, work ethic and recruitment fundamentals.

What you’ll get

• Competitive basic salary of £27,000–£40,000 DOE.
• Strong, defined commission structure with clear earning potential.
• Transparent salary and promotion matrix.
• Adjusted working hours to support the US market.
• Modern Manchester city centre office.
• Microsoft Surface Pro and iPhone.
• Private healthcare.
• #FeelSound hours — flexible time you can take on top of your holidays.
• Annual trips abroad, race days, award ceremonies and regular team socials.
• Early‑finish Fridays and quarterly events.
• Accredited training and clear progression into Senior, Principal or leadership roles.
• Support from an established brand, experienced leadership team and in‑house marketing function.

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