Recruitment Consultant

Rec2Rec Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20%+ commission

Excellent benefits package

Coaching & development

Progression opportunities

Modern Mayfair office

Job summary

Rec2Rec Search in Mayfair, London, is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to move into executive search and work on international mandates. The role blends retained and exclusive searches for technology leadership appointments, collaborating with an experienced team in a hybrid setup.

You will map, approach and engage senior candidates globally, delivering a consultative, research-led service and building lasting client relationships across blue-chip brands in Tech, IT, Defence, AI, Robotics and

Qualifications

• Experienced in retained and exclusive search campaigns.
• Proven ability to engage senior decision-makers.
• Strong track record in technology leadership hiring.

Responsibilities

• Run retained and exclusive search campaigns within public sector technology markets.
• Advise clients on senior and leadership hiring across tech sectors.
• Map, approach and engage senior passive candidates internationally.
• Manage full search lifecycle with a consultative, research-led approach.
• Build deep sector knowledge and lasting client relationships.
• Access international travel and industry events as you progress.

Skills

Executive search

Leadership hiring

Client engagement

Tech recruitment

Job description

Recruitment Consultant

Executive Search

Technology

Mayfair, London

Hybrid

to £40,000 + very high OTE

A Central London specialist search firm is growing its team and wants a capable recruiter ready to move into retained and exclusive executive search. You'll work on leadership and board-level appointments across the technology recruitment landscape, alongside an experienced team in Mayfair.

Clients include global brands across Tech, IT, Defence, AI, Robotics and Automation, and every mandate is either exclusive or retained. If you want to raise the level of your conversations and your earnings, this is a strong place to do it.

The company

• Very well established in their fields of expertise.
• High average fees.
• A settled, hybrid team with average tenure of more than five years.
• Performance is judged on delivery, credibility and results.
• Serious, ongoing investment in coaching, development and long-term progression.

The role

• Run retained and exclusive search campaigns within public sector technology markets.
• Advise clients on senior and leadership hiring across a range of tech sectors.
• Map, approach and engage senior passive candidates internationally.
• Manage the full search lifecycle with a consultative, research-led approach.
• Build real depth of sector knowledge and lasting client relationships.
• Access to international travel and industry events as you progress.

Who this would suit

• A recruiter from professional a technical, IT or other closely related specialist market.
• Someone comfortable holding credible conversations with senior decision-makers.
• A consultant who prefers depth and quality over volume and speed.
• An articulate, ambitious communicator keen to move up-market and grow their earnings.

What's on offer

• Basic salary to £40,000, depending on experience.
• 20%+ commission, with strong six-figure earning potential.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Structured coaching, mentoring and a personalised development plan.
• Clear progression, with a strong track record of promoting from within.
• A sociable, high-performing team with regular incentives and events.
• A modern Mayfair office with excellent local amenities.

For an experienced recruiter ready to make the move into executive search and work on international mandates, this offers both the platform and the earning potential to do it. All enquiries are handled in the strictest confidence.