Senior recruitment consultant

Senior Recruitment Consultant Bristol (Office Based) £35,000–£50,000 basic salary DOE OTE £80,000–£100,000 Uncapped Commission | Progression to Leadership | High-Performance Environment If you’re an experienced recruiter who still enjoys recruitment but has fallen out of love with corporate structures, restrictive commission schemes and endless KPI management… this could be worth a conversation. Talent Chief is supporting a growing specialist recruitment business looking to appoint a Senior Recruitment Consultant into their Bristol office. This is not a turnaround project, and it’s not a “build your own desk from scratch” opportunity. This business has already built strong foundations across multiple technical markets internationally and is now investing in growth. They’re looking for someone who wants genuine earning potential, proper progression and the chance to become part of the next phase of the company. The environment is ambitious without being corporate. The role: As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you’ll take ownership of your own market with the autonomy to develop accounts, grow revenue and build long-term client relationships. The Company Our client is a specialist recruitment business operating across technical and engineering-led markets, partnering with organisations ranging from high-growth SMEs through to established international businesses. They deliver talent solutions across sectors, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology, Energy and Industrial markets , supporting both permanent and contract hiring requirements. With an established footprint across the UK, Europe and North America , the business has built a reputation for quality-led recruitment, long-term client relationships and deep market specialisation rather than high-volume transactional delivery. Their growth strategy is focused on developing specialist consultants into recognised market experts while giving them the tools, training and autonomy to build long-term, high-value desks. Responsibilities include: Full 360 recruitment lifecycle Business development and client acquisition Managing existing client relationships Candidate sourcing and talent attraction Negotiation of fees and commercial terms Market mapping and strategic account development Building a specialist vertical Delivering permanent and/or contract recruitment solutions What’s on offer: Competitive base salary up to £50,000 Uncapped commission structure up to 30% Realistic six-figure earning potential Fast-track progression into leadership or principal pathways Structured training and 1:1 coaching Clear promotion framework based on performance Extended holiday package plus additional rewards Team incentives, lunch clubs and annual trips Early finish on Fridays High-performing but supportive culture Modern office environment with strong investment in technology What we’re looking for: Minimum 18 months–5 years recruitment experience Background in 360 recruitment Contract or permanent recruitment is considered Proven billing track record Commercial mindset with strong communication skills Ambitious and motivated by progression and earnings Someone who wants influence and autonomy For a confidential conversation, apply today.