Business Development Consultant

Fairmont Crest; Exeter; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking a Freelance Business Development Consultant to identify and secure new recruitment opportunities. This fully flexible role requires strong relationship-building abilities and a proven track record in business development. You'll engage with senior decision-makers and promote tailored recruitment solutions while enjoying a generous commission structure. This partnership is results-based, allowing you to work independently and manage your time effectively.

Benefits

Generous commission structure

Flexible work terms

Opportunity for growth within a reputable consultancy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development in recruitment, executive search, or consultancy.
• Strong network and confidence engaging with senior leaders and decision-makers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially astute.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and engaging with businesses across the UK to explore recruitment partnership opportunities.
• Building relationships with decision-makers at senior, director, and C-suite levels.
• Promoting bespoke recruitment and HR solutions.
• Securing confirmed recruitment opportunities that lead to candidate placements.
• Collaborating closely with the leadership team to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Business development

Networking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Job description

About Us

Fairmont Crest is a growing, bespoke Recruitment and HR Consultancy with a reputation for delivering tailored, strategic solutions to clients across a range of sectors. We specialise in senior management, director, and C‑suite recruitment, and pride ourselves on a relationship‑led approach that delivers exceptional results for both our clients and candidates.

As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a Freelance Business Development Consultant to partner with us in identifying and securing new recruitment opportunities across the UK.

The Opportunity - Remote / Home-based

This is an exciting, fully flexible freelance role ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and developing new business. You’ll play a key role in expanding Fairmont Crest’s client base by generating confirmed recruitment programmes opportunities that allow us to place high‑calibre candidates with exceptional organisations.

Commission is paid upon candidate placements.

You’ll have the freedom to work independently, leveraging your network and business acumen to open doors, build credibility, and deliver tangible results.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identifying and engaging with businesses across the UK to explore recruitment partnership opportunities.
• Building relationships with decision‑makers at senior, director, and C‑suite levels.
• Promoting Fairmont Crest’s bespoke recruitment and HR solutions.
• Securing confirmed recruitment opportunities that lead to candidate placements.
• Collaborating closely with Fairmont Crest’s leadership team to ensure seamless handover and client satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in business development in recruitment, executive search, or consultancy.
• Strong network and confidence engaging with senior leaders and decision‑makers.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and commercially astute.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own time effectively.

Rewards & Benefits

• Generous commission structure.
• Rewarding confirmed recruitment programmes that lead to placements.

No retainer fees

This is a pure results‑based partnership with commission/fees payable upon each successful candidate placement.

Full flexibility

Work remotely, on your terms.

The opportunity to be part of a growing consultancy with a strong ethical foundation and professional reputation.

Interested?

If you’re a self‑starter with the drive to create meaningful business opportunities and the credibility to engage at senior levels, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or discuss the opportunity further, please submit your CV

with a covering letter