Principal Consultant

Walker & Sloan; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is offering an opportunity for experienced recruiters to join their Self-Employed Partner Programme. Enjoy unmatched flexibility and a significant earnings potential, earning up to 60% on placements made. Whether you prefer working remotely or hybrid, this program supports professionals seeking to balance work and lifestyle. Benefit from advanced recruitment technologies and comprehensive support while building your own recruitment business.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

High commission structure

Marketing and accountancy support

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment is essential.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Source, engage, and place candidates in selected sectors.
• Manage client and candidate relationships effectively.
• Submit Placement Returns promptly post-candidate start.

Skills

Resilience

Organisation

Commercial ability

Analytical mindset

Independence

Tools

Recruiterflow Automation

LinkedIn Recruiter Lite

Job description

Overview

Walker & Sloan United Kingdom (Remote / Hybrid)

"Build Your Recruitment Career with Unmatched Freedom and Earnings"

Walker & Sloan Self-Employed Partner Programme

Redefine How You Recruit

At Walker & Sloan, we believe experienced recruiters deserve more: more flexibility, more control, and significantly higher earnings.

Our Self-Employed Partner Programme empowers skilled recruiters across any sector to build a profitable recruitment business under a trusted, specialist brand - with cutting-edge technology, proven support, and an industry-leading commission structure.

If you re ready to take charge of your career - whether you want to work from home, travel freely, or balance work with family life - this is your chance to recruit on your own terms.

Why Partner with Walker & Sloan

As a Self-Employed Partner, you ll combine the independence of running your own desk with the strength of our established brand and systems. We provide everything you need to succeed - from automation tools and market mapping support to seamless back-office services - so you can focus entirely on delivering results.

With 60% of every fee paid directly to you, you ll earn far more per placement than in a traditional agency environment.

Freedom to Fit Your Lifestyle

Work Your Way: Your hours, your location - whether that s at home, a client site, or on the move.

No Pressure: Operate at your pace, ideal for parents returning to work, or those looking to scale strategically.

Scalable Model: Build your pipeline and even delegate tasks to approved substitutes to keep things running smoothly.

Remote-First: Benefit from a modern, digital-first workstyle with regular support calls and optional in-person meetups.

The Right Opportunity for Many Journeys

Our programme works for:

Experienced Recruiters: Take your career - and your earnings - to the next level.

Parents Returning to Work: Flexible schedules with no rigid KPIs or targets.

Career Changers: Build confidence gradually with expert tools and support.

Ambitious Builders: Scale your desk into a high-performing business without the overheads.

Tools That Give You an Edge

Operate under the Walker & Sloan name and access market-leading tools to grow faster:

Recruiterflow Automation: Candidate sourcing, automated outreach, and drag-and-drop pipeline management.

Apollo, Instantly.ai, LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, CV Library, Reed: Access top-tier platforms to stay competitive.

Robin Chrome Extension: Streamline data collection from LinkedIn into your CRM with one click.

Expert Support, Every Step of the Way

We provide the backing to help you succeed:

Market Mapping & Strategy: Identify target clients and opportunities with our guidance.

Brand & Marketing: Position yourself as a sector expert with polished materials and content strategies.

Accountancy Support: Partner with Tree Accountancy for seamless tax and self-employment compliance.

Check-Ins & Collaboration: Join regular sessions for advice, troubleshooting, and peer learning.

Earn What You re Worth

With a 60% Partner Fee, your hard work is rewarded.

Example: Place a candidate with a £10,000 invoice and you earn £6,000 - £2,000 within three working days, and the balance once the client pays. There are no caps on your earnings - the more you place, the more you take home.

Kickstart Your Income

To help you build momentum, we offer two optional billable starter projects worth up to £4,000:

• Project 1: Market Mapping & Outreach Build a targeted client list, launch email campaigns, and secure at least three meetings. Earn up to £2,000.
• Project 2: LinkedIn Presence & Engagement Optimise your LinkedIn profile and run tailored outreach campaigns. Earn up to £2,000.

What Success Looks Like

To thrive in this programme, you ll need to be:

• Resilient able to handle rejection and push forward.
• Organised balancing multiple activities with precision.
• Commercial comfortable selling to clients and candidates.
• Analytical using data-driven approaches to refine your process.
• Independent ready to own your success and manage your pipeline.

What You ll Do

• Source, engage, and place candidates in your chosen sector(s).
• Build and manage client and candidate relationships.
• Submit Placement Returns within 2 days of a candidate starting to trigger invoicing.
• Invoice for your 60% Partner Fee within 7 days for rapid payment.

Your Commitment

• Deliver professional, ethical recruitment services.
• Operate under the Walker & Sloan brand guidelines.
• Comply with data protection and self-employment regulations (we ll help you with this).

Why Walker & Sloan?

• 60% Partner Fee: Among the highest in the industry.
• No Minimums, No Targets: You decide how you work.
• Advanced Technology: Market-leading automation and CRM systems.
• Established Brand: Credibility from day one.
• Back-Office Support: We handle billing, credit control, and client T&Cs - so you can focus on recruitment.

Take Control of Your Career

If you re ready to build a recruitment business that reflects your expertise and ambition, Walker & Sloan is ready to partner with you.

Get in touch today to explore how you can create your success with us.