Managing Recruitment Consultant - UK Defence

Talent Chief Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Managing Recruitment Consultant to drive their defence IT recruitment division in Bristol. You will lead and mentor a team, manage client relationships, and ensure the delivery of exceptional talent. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in defence recruitment, strong leadership skills, and an understanding of the UK defence industry's requirements. The role offers a competitive salary, commission, and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Commission up to 30%

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Clear career development pathway

Sabbatical options

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant or Manager in Defence, Security, or specialised IT sectors.
• Strong team management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of security clearances and technical roles in the UK defence industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants.
• Develop relationships with defence clients and stakeholders.
• Manage complex recruitment projects to high standards.
• Drive business growth through strategic sourcing and networking.
• Oversee the recruitment process including compliance and security clearances.

Skills

Leadership skills

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Knowledge of UK defence industry

Results-oriented

Tools

ATS and recruitment software

Job description

Managing Recruitment Consultant - UK Defence

About the job Managing Recruitment Consultant - UK Defence

• Location: Bristol, England
• Title: Managing Consultant
• Sector: Defence & Security IT
• Salary: Up to £40,000 Basic (£70k+ realistic OTE)

About The Company:

Talent Chief Ltd are proud to support a well-established recruitment agency specialising in connecting the UK defence sector with top-tier IT talent. Their team is committed to delivering innovative, strategic recruitment solutions tailored to defence and security projects. They are currently seeking an experienced Managing Consultant to lead and drive their defence recruitment division.

What is the role?

As a Managing Consultant focusing on UK Defence IT recruitment, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team of recruitment consultants, managing client relationships, and delivering high-level recruitment solutions. You will be responsible for developing new business, maintaining strategic client partnerships, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional talent in a highly security-conscious environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants working within the UK Defence IT sector
• Develop and expand relationships with key defence clients and stakeholders
• Manage large, complex recruitment projects, ensuring delivery to high standards
• Drive business growth through strategic sourcing, candidate engagement, and networking within the defence industry
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including contract negotiations, compliance, and security clearance procedures
• Keep abreast of industry regulations, security policies, and technological advancements relevant to defence IT
• Collaborate with leadership to set objectives, monitor team performance, and implement strategic plans

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant or Manager within Defence, Security, or specialised IT sectors
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team
• In-depth knowledge of UK defence industry requirements, security clearances, and technical roles
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional communication and strategic thinking abilities
• Experience with ATS and recruitment software
• Results-oriented with a focus on targets and business development
• Commutable distance to Bristol city centre

What They Offer:

• Salary up to £40,000
• Commission up to 30% with no threshold
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays and birthday leave
• Clear career development and leadership pathway
• Dedicated L&D team
• Sabbatical options
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package (brochure available)

Interested?

Apply today and take a leadership role in UK defence recruitment!