Recruitment Consultant – Actuarial & Insurance (Contract Desk)
Start 2026 in the Right Role — Make the Move Now
If you’re thinking about levelling up before the new year, this is the moment to do it. The final months of the year are when the highest-performing consultants quietly make their next career move — giving themselves time to complete onboarding, embed in a new team, and hit Q1 of 2026 at full pace.
If you want to step into a specialist, high-value market with real earning potential and a clear progression pathway, this opportunity sets you up to enter 2026 already ahead of the pack.
The Opportunity
A market-leading recruitment team in Manchester is expanding urgently across their Actuarial, Life Insurance and General Insurance contract desks. This is one of the highest-performing contract teams globally, with a long history of exceptional revenue and industry-leading billers.
If you want to specialise in a high-value, relationship-driven market — not transactional recruitment — this role offers a genuine fast-track to progression, deep sector expertise, and the chance to learn from some of the top performers in the industry.
Why This Team?
General Insurance – Contract
* Led by a consultant consistently billing £1m+ annually.
* A team member who billed £450k in their first year is leaving to travel — creating immediate opportunity.
* Another recent joiner (4 months in) is already making multiple monthly placements and running 10 live jobs, showing how quickly success can be replicated with the right mindset.
Life Insurance – Contract & Perm
* Operates a specialist niche within operations roles adjacent to actuarial — 50–60% of current placements.
* This niche is performing strongly and will be scaled further.
* Additional runway to support a growing US book with long-term potential for international work or relocation.
New US Desk
* Health insurance contract market.
* Opportunity to help shape a new high-growth vertical from the ground up.
What You’ll Get
* Clear, transparent promotion pathway from day one — all criteria visible through the internal playbook.
* Continuous training and development with no ceiling; performance = promotion.
* A collaborative culture built on humility, professional pride, and mastery of recruitment.
* Recently refitted office; modern, less corporate feel.
* Monthly socials, including early Friday finishes.
* Exposure to some of the best billers in the market, with hands-on mentorship.
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need an actuarial or insurance background — just the right foundation and mindset.
Experience & Background
* 6–12+ months in recruitment
* Strong academics and the ability to learn technical concepts quickly.
* Open to career changers (e.g., hospitality, management backgrounds).
* Commercial awareness is essential.
Personal Qualities
* High work ethic; driven and intelligent.
* Professional polish and strong communication skills.
* Humility — no egos, team-first mentality.
* Ability to thrive in a specialist, consultative market.
Progression
Multiple pathways depending on strengths and ambition:
* New Business
* Principal route
* Delivery Consultant
* All with a clear, metrics-based structure.
Apply Now
If you want to join a high-performing, supportive team with industry-leading earning potential and long-term career opportunities, apply today for a confidential conversation - info@maratalent.co.uk 📩