Overview
Reference
EXCONSULT Salary
£34,000 - £45,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South West England -- Devon -- Exeter Job Type
Permanent Posted
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Purpose of the Role
The Senior Recruitment Consultant is responsible for managing and developing a profitable desk through effective client relationship management, business development, and high-quality candidate delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Development & Client Management
1. Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat business and high satisfaction levels.
2. Negotiate terms of business and service agreements in line with company policies.
3. Provide consultative advice to clients on market trends, salary benchmarking, and recruitment strategy.
2. Candidate Attraction & Management
4. Source, screen, and interview candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and the company database.
5. Match candidates effectively to client requirements, ensuring the best fit for both parties.
6. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial brief to placement and aftercare.
7. Ensure all candidate and client information is handled compliantly and professionally.
3. Desk & Financial Performance
8. Take ownership of a profitable recruitment desk (both temporary and permanent)
9. Meet and exceed agreed KPIs, revenue, and margin targets.
10. Accurately record activity, pipeline, and placements using the CRM system.
11. Contribute to the overall performance and profitability of the branch/team.
4. Leadership & Team Contribution
12. Support and mentor Recruitment Consultants, Resourcers, or Trainees where required.
13. Share best practice and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
14. Deputise for the Branch Manager when necessary and support branch-wide initiatives.
Key Skills & Competencies
15. Strong business development and sales ability within a recruitment environment.
16. Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
17. High level of professionalism, integrity, and resilience.
18. Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
19. Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
20. Results driven, with a proven ability to meet and exceed targets.
Experience & Qualifications
21. Minimum 2 years recruitment experience
22. Proven track record of consistent billing and business growth.
23. Experience managing client accounts and winning new business.
24. Knowledge of relevant recruitment legislation and compliance requirements.
25. Proficiency with CRM systems and major job boards.
Personal Attributes
26. Ambitious, self-motivated, and commercially astute.
27. Team player with a supportive and collaborative mindset.
28. Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
29. Positive attitude, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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