Managing Consultant

Shirley Parsons; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy firm in Aylesbury is seeking a Managing Consultant to shape a high-performing team while achieving ambitious sales targets. This role involves direct leadership, recruitment, and team development, focusing on both sales excellence and personal leadership growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in recruitment or sales, along with leadership experience. Join us to make a significant impact in a people-focused environment.

Benefits

Tangible impact on business growth

Recognition and rewards for leaders

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in specialist recruitment or sales with a proven track record.
• Experience managing a team across recruitment, development, and retention.
• Strong knowledge of database systems and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive expansion in Gross Profit and yield through strategic recruitment and development.
• Achieve personal sales targets and ensure team goals are consistently met.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and training.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales excellence

People development

Business collaboration

Client account management

Education

4 GCSEs including English, Maths, ICT

2 A-levels

Tools

Mercury

LinkedIn

Job description

Managing Consultant

Aylesbury | Permanent | Full-Time

Your leadership journey starts here. We’re looking for a Managing Consultant to join Shirley Parsons – a dynamic leadership and sales role for ambitious professionals ready to combine personal sales excellence with inspirational team leadership. This is your first step on the leadership ladder, where you’ll develop a motivated, high-performing team while achieving ambitious sales targets and shaping a positive team culture.

What You’ll Do

• Team Growth : Drive expansion in Gross Profit and yield through strategic recruitment and development.
• Sales Excellence : Achieve personal sales targets and ensure team goals are consistently met.
• People Development : Recruit, train, manage, and develop team members across the full employee lifecycle.
• Cross-Business Collaboration : Promote and contribute to sales and lead generation across all group companies.
• Deliver robust business plans, budgets, and forecasts aligned with organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire and expand client accounts, managing major accounts (£40k+ quarterly placements).
• Ensure effective use of systems (Mercury, LinkedIn, job boards) for lead generation and performance tracking.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, engagement, and succession planning.
• Oversee marketing materials and maintain compliance with company policies and Health & Safety standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in specialist recruitment or sales with a proven track record.
• Experience managing a team across recruitment, development, and retention.
• Strong knowledge of database systems and compliance requirements.
• Highly motivated, ambitious, and commercially aware.
• Education : 4 GCSEs (including English, Maths, ICT) and 2 A-levels required.
• (Bonus : Budget preparation, previous agency experience, degree.)

Why Join Us?

• Leadership Development : Your first step on the leadership ladder.
• Tangible Impact : Make a real difference to business growth in a people-focused environment.
• Recognition & Rewards : Leadership, innovation, and results are celebrated.