Managing Recruitment Consultant - UK Defence

Talent Chief Ltd; West of England; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Commission up to 30%

Holiday entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Sabbatical

Leadership development

L&D team

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

Talent Chief Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Managing Consultant specialising in UK Defence IT recruitment. You will lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants, manage client relationships, and deliver high-level recruitment solutions in a security-conscious environment.

The role focuses on developing new business, expanding relationships with defence clients, and guiding end-to-end recruitment, including negotiations and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence, Security or specialised IT sectors.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of UK defence industry requirements and security clearances.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management.
• Experience with recruitment software and targets.

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants in UK Defence IT.
• Develop and expand relationships with defence clients.
• Manage large, complex recruitment projects to high standards.
• Drive business growth through strategic sourcing and candidate engagement.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, including compliance and security procedures.
• Stay updated on defence regulations and security policies.
• Collaborate with leadership to set objectives and monitor performance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Defence IT recruitment

Stakeholder management

Security clearances

Strategic sourcing

Outils

ATS

Description du poste

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 abilitiesExperience 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)