Principal Consultant

AJ Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped Commission

Birthday Off

Profit Share

Monthly Awards

Ongoing Training

Work from Anywhere Policy

Trust-Based Working Environment

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Principal Recruitment Consultant specializing in the US Construction or Pharmaceutical/Life Science markets. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid or remote work, allowing you to take ownership of your desk and make strategic decisions. With a strong focus on career progression and a positive work culture, you will proactively source and engage professionals while managing client relationships. Join a dynamic team that values mentorship, success, and innovation, and enjoy a rewarding career with excellent salaries and uncapped commission opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, especially in US Construction or Pharmaceutical sectors.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage client relationships with a consultative approach.
• Oversee the complete recruitment process from client briefing to offer management.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Recruitment Process Management

Communication Skills

Proactive Sourcing

Market Insight Sharing

Education

Experience as a Recruitment Consultant

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to join our team, specialising in the US Construction or Pharmaceutical / Life Science market. We are keen to speak to experienced Recruiters, looking for career advancement within a high-reward, niche business. We operate all aspects of working from hybrid to remote and recognise that this differs for each person.

We have staff working in our offices as well as people currently working fully remote across the UK, Europe and US.

Key aspects about working for AJ Group:

• Take ownership of your desk with the freedom to make strategic decisions.
• Work remotely, with full support/mentorship to develop your career.
• Clear career progression path, visible and available to all staff.
• Culture is at the core of everything we do, join a positive, happy and very rewarding culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage client relationships with a consultative approach, understanding hiring needs and building long-term partnerships.
• Proactively source and engage professionals within the US Construction or Pharmaceutical/Life Science market, from senior management to niche specialists.
• Oversee the complete recruitment process, from client briefing to offer management.
• Key focus is on the candidate journey, spending time understanding candidate requirements and building relationships that will last for years.
• Work collaboratively with a team of industry experts, sharing market insights and best practices.
• Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies within the US market.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant, ideally within the US Construction or Pharmaceutical/Life Science sector.
• Demonstrated success in achieving targets and driving revenue growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Resilient and proactive approach, thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Benefits and Culture:

• Excellent salaries along with uncapped commission that pays back to £0!
• Excellent holidays scheme, including birthdays off and options to gain an extra day off each month.
• Profit share pot shared between target achievers.
• Monthly awards, away days, dinners/lunches and much more.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and leadership development.
• Work from anywhere policy.
• An adult, trust-based working environment with a strong focus on success and innovation.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting