This Consultant role operates in a full 360 capacity combining candidate delivery and client development within a clearly defined European specialist market.
You will take ownership of building and developing client relationships, generating new business opportunities and managing recruitment processes from initial engagement through to completion. Over time you will position yourself as a trusted market advisor within your niche.
The role requires commercial confidence, strong negotiation skills and the ambition to build and grow a sustainable, high-performing desk.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively source candidates through a variety of methods including headhunting, networking and effective CRM utilisation
Take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle managing both client and candidate processes from initial engagement through to successful placement
Proactively generate and qualify new business opportunities within your specialist European market
Build, develop and maintain long-term client relationships acting as a trusted and dependable partner
Identify commercial opportunities within your market and convert them into revenue-generating assignments
Negotiate terms of business and manage commercial agreements with new and existing clients
Deliver consistent, high-quality service to clients and candidates, ensuring professional standards are maintained at all times
Conduct detailed market mapping and research to support strategic desk growth
Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, competitor activity and hiring movements
Attend and lead client and candidate meetings across Europe (virtually and in person where required)
Manage and develop existing client accounts to maximise long-term partnership value
Support the development of junior colleagues through day-to-day guidance and knowledge sharing
Present structured market updates and performance insights to senior management on a quarterly basis
What We re Looking For
An experienced 360 recruiter or someone who has succeeded within a competitive, target-driven sales environment and is ready to apply that experience within a specialist market
Strong commercial judgement with the ability to recognise and act on strategic market opportunities
Confident and credible in communication, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Highly organised and process-driven with the discipline to manage multiple live assignments to a consistently high standard
Resilient, composed and solutions-focused, particularly when working under pressure
Professional in approach demonstrating integrity, accountability and sound judgement in all interactions
Comfortable operating with autonomy while contributing positively to a collaborative, high-performing team
Motivated by long-term success with an interest in supporting the development of others and contributing to the sustainable growth of the business
Naturally aligned with our values progressive in mindset, empowering in approach, dependable in delivery, sustainable in growth and collaborative in working style
