Principal Recruitment Consultant
Location: Leeds
Remuneration: Up to £37,000 basic (DOE) + up to £5,000 car allowance, Uncapped Commission, Benefits
Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant looking for a path to leadership?
You know recruitment. You’re delivering. You don’t need micromanaging - you need room to progress.
But if you’ve outgrown your current company, hit a ceiling, or feel like the next step keeps getting pushed back, it might be time to look at what else is out there.
At ATA Recruitment, we’re building something that works for experienced recruiters. A place where performance is recognised, where you’re trusted to do the job, and where the next step isn’t a vague promise - it’s mapped out, with the support to get there.
We’re hiring a Principal Consultant to lead and grow our contract engineering desk across the North. The market’s proven and the potential is clear. You’ll be joining a team that knows what good looks like and gives you the tools and space to deliver it.
The Role and About You
As Principal Consultant, you’ll take full ownership of a proven contract desk in the Northern engineering market. You’ll be trusted to build real client relationships, manage active roles, and deliver full 360 recruitment. With strong candidate sourcing tools and warm client data from day one, you’ll have everything you need to grow your desk and make it your own.
You’ll be someone who wants to take control of your own performance and be rewarded for it.
We’re looking for:
A solid track record in 360 contract recruitment (sector flexible)
Confidence with both clients and candidates
A commercial mindset and a consistent approach to delivery
A passion for sales
Someone who enjoys recruitment and wants to build something of their own
Clear written and spoken communication skills
Why ATA Recruitment?
Uncapped Commission from Day One: Uncapped commission - no moving goalposts.
Real Career Progression: Clear steps from Consultant through to leadership, backed by examples across the business.
Autonomy and Support: Run your desk with freedom, backed by a leadership team who provide guidance, not control.
Recognition That Means Something: Structured career development, incentives, and a culture where performance is acknowledged - not taken for granted.
Part of a Bigger Network: As part of the RTC Group, we’re a well-established name in technical and engineering recruitment with resources to match.
Next Steps:
If you’re interested in a role with more purpose, more ownership, and the potential to take that next step - get in touch for a confidential conversation. We’re happy to talk through what a move to ATA could look like for you.
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation