Senior Consultant

Henderson Scott; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 40% Commission

Comprehensive training and development

Collaborative team culture

Clear progression opportunities

Flexible hybrid working

Auto enrolment pension

Death in service benefit

Tusker Electric Car Scheme

Perm Commission Scheme

Holidays: 23 days + 8 statutory + Flex

iPhone & Laptop

Job summary

Henderson Scott in Leeds is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead recruitment for the US Construction team. You will manage the full lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding, build strong client and candidate relationships, and drive new business opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Based in hybrid Leeds, you’ll benefit from a competitive base salary, car allowance, uncapped commission up to 40%, and comprehensive training within a Private Equity backed firm.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience or recruitment consultancy in specialist/professional services.
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, results-driven approach with a passion for recruitment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and candidates.
• Develop new business opportunities and manage existing accounts.
• Stay updated on industry trends to position Henderson Scott as a trusted partner.

Skills

Proven sales experience

Recruitment consultant experience

Revenue target achievement

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Job description

Role: Senior Consultant, US Construction

Company: Henderson Scott (Private Equity backed Recruitment Firm)

Salary: £28,000-£35,000 + £3,600 Car Allowance + Up to 40% Commission + Benefits

About Henderson Scott

We’re a leading professional recruitment partner offering expertise across Accountancy & Finance, Legal, Marketing, Sales, and Technology. As part of the Search Recruitment Group, we have the backing of a Private Equity organisation with innovative strategies to deliver top-tier talent solutions.

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Leeds based US Construction team and contribute to our success by delivering exceptional recruitment solutions to our clients.

What you’ll learn and do:

As a Senior Consultant at Henderson Scott, you will:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and engaging top talent to negotiating offers and onboarding candidates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates.
• Develop new business opportunities and manage existing accounts.
• Stay updated on industry trends to position Henderson Scott as a trusted partner in recruitment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven sales experience or experience as a recruitment consultant, ideally within a specialist or professional services sector.
• A strong track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with a passion for recruitment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

• Up to 40% Commission (Uncapped earning potential paid monthly, quarterly and annual top ups to a guaranteed level)
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development through our Recruitment Development Pathway
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing Private Equity backed organisation
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working
• Auto enrolment pension (Employee only) after 3 months
• Death in service benefit (3 x Annual salary)
• Tusker Electric Car Scheme
• Perm Commission Scheme
• 23 days holidays + 8 Statutory holidays + FlexHoliday (Buy and sell up to 5 days)
• iPhone & Laptop

Why Join Henderson Scott?

Before you apply, know what you're signing up for.

This is a high-performance environment. We hold ourselves and each other to a high bar, and we expect honest feedback in both directions. The work is demanding, with real targets and real pressure, we won't pretend otherwise. But the camaraderie is genuine, and you'll have the tools, training, and support to build a career here.

Interview & Application Process:

• Our interview process is typically 2-3 rounds, focused on mutual fit and long-term alignment.