*** This position is only available to UK citizens located in Manchester ***
Position: Senior Recruitment Consultant / Principal Recruitment Consultant
Location: Manchester, England (Hybrid, Tue/Wed/Thur Office)
Working Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM or 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM UK time (Half-day Fridays)
About CGP Search
CGP Search is a high-growth executive and professional recruitment business partnering with private equity–backed and industrial clients across North America. We operate exclusively on a high-commitment search basis, delivering direct hire mandates across process, infrastructure, and energy markets
As part of a global group with 800+ consultants across 20 offices, our Manchester team is scaling rapidly and represents the strategic hub for U.S. delivery and business development.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for proven 360 recruiters who can both win and deliver — commercially sharp professionals who want to elevate from contingent recruitment into the retained, senior-search space.
You’ll own a defined vertical within heavy industry (O&G, engineering, construction, manufacturing, renewables), operating a candidate-led business development model. You’ll build relationships with decision-makers across the U.S. and Canada, working end-to-end on retained mandates with high fee values and guaranteed revenue.
Why This Role Stands Out
* Move from contingent to retained search — higher success rates, guaranteed fees, and senior-level assignments.
* North America market — work on U.S.-based retained searches from Manchester, directly partnering with U.S. clients.
* Clear U.S. relocation pathway — consistent performance (1–2 years) and meeting core billing/behavioral criteria can lead to full company-sponsored relocation to the U.S.
* Higher-value environment — larger fees, retained revenue, and top-tier commission structure.
* Structured growth path to Principal Consultant and beyond, with real autonomy to build a market vertical.
Key Responsibilities
* Full 360 ownership of a defined industrial vertical (North America–focused).
* Execute retained search projects end-to-end: research, outreach, qualification, shortlisting, and offer management.
* Develop new client relationships through candidate-led intelligence and proactive business development.
* Achieve consistent billing performance aligned with company standards and personal targets.
* Represent CGP Search’s retained model with professionalism, pace, and delivery excellence.
What We’re Looking For
* 3–5 years’ experience as a 360 recruiter — contingent acceptable, retained experience a plus.
* Proven billing record (£150K+ per annum) and ability to win and execute work.
* Experience in heavy industry, energy, construction, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
* Competitive, confident, and articulate communicator with strong commercial instincts.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build a desk from scratch