Position: Senior Recruitment Consultant
About the Role
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
* * End‑to‑End Recruitment Delivery
* 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
* * Team Contribution & Leadership
* 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
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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