Senior Recruitment Consultant – Business Services
Bristol | Permanent Division
This is an exciting opportunity to join Sanderson’s high-performing permanent recruitment team in Bristol, working with established clients across the UK.
As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, engaging, and placing high-calibre business services professionals. You’ll manage the full 360° recruitment lifecycle, combining business development with high-quality delivery to drive revenue, reputation, and long-term partnerships.
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and candidates
Provide expert business services recruitment advice and tailored solutions aligned to client needs
Lead talent mapping, headhunting, and market engagement within your specialist business services vertical
Business Development
Generate new business and secure exclusive or retained recruitment opportunities
Grow existing Sanderson client relationships by introducing and expanding business services recruitment capability
Attend client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities to strengthen market presence
Collaborate with colleagues across Sanderson’s specialist divisions to deliver joined-up recruitment solutions
Stay informed on recruitment, business services, and wider market trends
Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within business services or a related professional sector
Strong commercial awareness with a demonstrable track record in business development
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Resilient, driven, and genuinely motivated by supporting careers and building long-term partnerships
it’s a long-term career opportunity. Many of our Senior Consultants progress into top billing roles, leadership positions, or international opportunities across our global network, including Australia, Hong Kong, India, and Singapore.
At Sanderson, we champion diversity, inclusion, and individuality. You’ll join a supportive, high-performing team where professional growth, collaboration, and impact are genuinely valued.
Founded over 40 years ago, Sanderson Recruitment provides specialist recruitment, consulting, and executive search solutions across a broad range of sectors, including Technology, Government, Defence, Utilities & Energy, Not-for-Profit, Retail & Consumer, and more.
This is your opportunity to build a successful career in business services recruitment, alongside great people, meaningful relationships, and real progression.