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.
The Role
Client & Candidate Engagement
* 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
Collaboration & Market Expertise
* Share market insights and contribute to wider team and divisional strategy
* Collaborate with colleagues across Sanderson’s specialist divisions to deliver joined-up recruitment solutions
* Stay informed on recruitment, business services, and wider market trends
About You
* 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
* Comfortable managing multiple roles and priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Why Sanderson?
This is more than a role; 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.
Our partnership-led approach is the cornerstone of our success—bringing together our four divisions and setting us apart in the market.
This is your opportunity to build a successful career in business services recruitment, alongside great people, meaningful relationships, and real progression.