Interim Recruiter

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Recruiter to oversee a high-performing interim desk specializing in finance within the real estate sector. You'll work with prestigious clients while having significant earning potential from high-value deals, enjoy a flexible working environment, and benefit from a rich client database supporting your success.

Benefits

Commission structure: 35%–50%

Unlimited annual leave

Private medical insurance

Four-day working week

Quarterly and seasonal parties

Qualifications

• Strong experience in interim finance recruitment (qualified or part-qualified market).
• Proven ability in winning, developing, and delivering against client accounts.
• Confidence to interact with senior finance leaders.

Responsibilities

• Join a team working with finance leaders in the real estate sector.
• Head up the interim desk and manage a billed desk with active mandates.
• Deliver speed and insight while handling senior interim placements.

Skills

Interim finance recruitment

Client account management

Commercial awareness

Job description

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Client:

Cobalt Recruitment

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

You will join a high-performing team that works closely with finance leaders in the real estate sector, including CFOs, Finance Directors, Heads of FP&A, and investment controllers - placing interim professionals from newly qualified level through to executive finance mandates.

With a trusted reputation and deep-rooted relationships across the industry, we partner with clients ranging from property companies and REITs to investment funds, developers, and advisory firms. Our focus spans all real estate asset classes, offering a rich and diverse client base for specialist recruiters.

Why this role?

• Take ownership – opportunity to head up the interim desk and shape its future
• Inherit a £350k–£400k billing desk with active mandates and a high-performing client base
• Work with prestigious clients across real estate investment, development, and asset management
• Day rates typically between £500–£1,000 – high-value, senior interim placements
• Join a specialist team that delivers with speed, depth, and commercial insight

What we're looking for

• Strong experience in interim finance recruitment (qualified or part-qualified market)
• Full 360 capability – proven at winning, developing, and delivering against client accounts
• Confidence and credibility to work with senior finance leaders across real estate
• Commercial awareness and desire to build out a high-performing desk with leadership potential
• Background in real estate/property is desirable but not essential

What you'll get

• Commission structure: 35%–50% – high earnings from high-value deals
• 4-day working week
• Unlimited annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Access to a 24-year historic client and candidate database
• Quarterly, summer & winter parties, dream team lunches, and high achiever trips
• Flexible working to support work-life balance
• A collaborative, grown-up culture with genuine autonomy
• A business that invests in you – personally and professionally