Principal Recruitment Consultant

MCS Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Belfast is seeking an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to drive growth and manage client relations. The role requires a strong track record in lead generation and placements. You will thrive in a dynamic team, with clear career progression and comprehensive benefits, including a strong salary and training opportunities. If you're a self-starter ready to excel, apply now.

Benefits

Clear promotional paths

Industry-leading training

Strong base salary plus uncapped commission

Private medical

Health cash plan

Birthday leave

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in lead generation and high-value placements.
• Strong ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Experience in a recruitment role or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage candidates through recruitment process and ensure positive experiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates and clients.
• Generate leads through cold calling and business development.
• Schedule interviews and handle the offer process.

Skills

Lead generation

Client management

Recruitment process guidance

Relationship building

Cold calling

Job description

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Belfast City Centre

We're expanding fast and looking for a high-performing 360 recruiter to help drive our next phase of growth. At MCS Group, you'll be part of a dynamic, respected team that partners with top-tier clients across engineering, tech, finance, public sector, sales, marketing, and HR.

If you're a self-starter with a proven track record in lead generation, client management, and closing high-value placements, this is your chance to take on a strategic role with one of Belfast's most trusted recruitment brands.

Why choose MCS Group?

• Career progression that's built around you: Clear promotional paths and multiple routes for advancement-your ambitions are our priority.
• Unrivalled training & development: Specialist, industry-leading training to sharpen your skills and keep you ahead of the curve.
• Rewarding package: A strong base salary (commensurate with experience) plus uncapped, no-threshold commission.
• Comprehensive benefits: Private medical, a health cash plan, birthday leave, retail discounts, enhanced maternity, and more.
• Diversity-led culture: We proudly hold the Bronze Diversity Mark, reflecting our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• A performance-driven, people-first culture: Thrive in supportive, engaging environment where hard work is recognised and celebrated.

Your Responsibilities:

• Candidate management: Sourcing top talent within our market, guiding them through the recruitment process, creating a pipeline of candidates for future openings and ensuring a positive experience from initial contact to placement
• Building rapport: Building and maintaining relationships with both candidates and clients
• Generating leads: Cold calling potential clients, generating business leads and emphasising MCS Group's value and tailoring recruitment solutions to their needs.
• Recruitment management: Scheduling interviews, providing appropriate feedback and handling the offer process

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Darcy Lorimer at MCS Group 02896935498.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Not all agencies are the same…MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.