Principal Consultant - Risk Management

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is expanding its Risk division and seeking a Principal Consultant to drive growth in the insurance market. This role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle and building lasting relationships with clients and candidates.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with leading commission structure

Ongoing training and career development support

Flexible working arrangements

Regular incentives and bonuses

Qualifications

• Previous recruitment experience within the Insurance or Financial Services sectors.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Provide market insight and guidance on hiring trends.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Job Description

Following a strong start to 2025, Arthur is expanding it's Risk division and seeking a Principal Consultant to lead growth across our Personal, Commercial, and General Insurance desk. This is a key role for an experienced recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building lasting client and candidate relationships.

Role Overview:

As a Principal Consultant, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle—sourcing top talent, advising clients, and driving placements from initial brief to final offer. You’ll play a pivotal role in expanding our presence in the insurance market while maintaining the high standards our clients and candidates expect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients to understand and meet their recruitment needs.
• Identify, attract, and assess high-quality candidates for a range of roles across the insurance sector.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Provide market insight and guidance on hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and recruitment best practices.
• Ensure full compliance with employment legislation and internal procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous recruitment experience within the Insurance or Financial Services sectors ( but not essential).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop business and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Results-driven with a proactive and resilient approach.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What We Offer:

• A competitive base salary with a leading commission structure.
• Ongoing training and career development support.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Regular incentives, bonuses, and team-building events.