Principal Recruitment Consultant

11 Investments; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working with flexibility

Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid maternity leave)

Annual holiday incentives

Quarterly well-being activities

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is looking for a Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant to manage the full recruitment cycle, drive revenue, and mentor junior consultants. This hybrid role offers a dynamic work environment with great flexibility and benefits. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in agency recruitment and a strong ability to build relationships with clients and candidates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a successful 360 agency recruiter.
• Strong individual billing track record.
• Thoughtful collaborators who love to share and develop ideas.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage an engaged client and candidate network.
• Run end-to-end recruitment processes with commercial confidence.
• Grow market share through new business development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team or mentoring experience

Personal motivation

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant – London – Hybrid | Agency Recruitment

Join One of the UK’s Top Recruitment Workplaces. 11 Investments is a group of eight specialist recruitment businesses, covering high-growth sectors in the UK and US. Brands include 3Search, Tenzing Search, FinRox, NearTech Search, Tarka Talent, Edenity, and FIFTEEN West.

We’re recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 Best Medium-Sized Companies to Work For, and a winner of Best Places to Work for 16–34 Year Olds. 2024 was our strongest year yet as we invest in growth across the group.

The Role: As a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant, you’ll drive revenue, mentor others, and elevate the 11 Investments brand in your market. You’ll manage the full 360 recruitment cycle while building high-value relationships with clients and candidates.

What You’ll Get

• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Ongoing development and clear growth paths
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid maternity leave)
• Lunch clubs and annual holiday incentives
• Quarterly well-being activities
• Quarterly company-wide events
• A brand and group you’ll be proud to represent

Why Join Now?

2024 highlights include launching 2 new businesses, scaling our executive search division, establishing a New York presence for US expansion, and high employee pride and retention metrics from the annual survey.

Our Values: Bravery. Belonging. Growth. Kindness. These guide how we work, lead, and grow together.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage an engaged client and candidate network
• Run end-to-end recruitment processes with commercial confidence
• Grow market share through new business development
• Deliver thought leadership and long-term strategic value
• Mentor junior consultants and support training & team development
• Represent the 11 Investments brand positively and professionally
• Step in to support leadership initiatives when needed

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a successful 360 agency recruiter
• A strong individual billing track record, with team or mentoring experience a plus
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Highly motivated and driven by personal and collective success
• Thoughtful collaborators who love to share and develop ideas
• People who ask for and act on feedback
• Kind individuals who credit others, lift teammates, and live our values
• Above all: people who still love recruitment

Who Should Apply

Interested? Let’s talk. Click Easy Apply or contact Sarah Selisko directly for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

London, England, United Kingdom