Senior Technical Consultant

Experis UK; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working with flexible hours

Incentive schemes

Recognition and team lunches

Flexible and additional benefits

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their Strategic Accounts team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality talent across private and public sectors, particularly within security-cleared environments. Responsibilities include managing the full recruitment lifecycle and mentoring junior recruiters. The position offers flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and various incentives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting within SC & DV / security-cleared markets.
• Success in headhunting and placing passive candidates.
• Comfortable with targets, SLAs, and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Own the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle with minimal supervision.
• Deliver strong shortlists within SLAs.
• Lead offer management, negotiations, objections, and onboarding.
• Act as a trusted delivery lead for clients and account teams.
• Use market insight and data to shape hiring decisions.
• Mentor junior recruiters.

Skills

Headhunting capability

Client management

Stakeholder management

Delivery against targets

Job description

Package: Competitive base salary plus a market‑leading commission structure

Why Experis?

Experis is the UK’s leading premium IT recruitment brand and part of ManpowerGroup, a global workforce solutions leader. We partner with some of the world’s most recognisable organisations through exclusive MSP and RPO relationships, giving our recruiters access to complex, high‑value hiring challenges, without the pressure of cold sales.

We are known for investing in our people. From industry‑leading training and advanced sourcing tools to genuine career progression, Experis provides the platform to operate at senior level, influence hiring outcomes, and build a long‑term recruitment career in specialist markets.

The Role

This Senior Recruitment Consultant position sits within our Strategic Accounts team, delivering high‑quality talent across the private and public sectors, with a strong focus on SC & DV environments. You’ll play a key role in supporting existing strategic clients, absorbing new demand, and strengthening our established security‑cleared talent community.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own the full end‑to‑end recruitment lifecycle with minimal supervision
• Deliver strong shortlists within SLAs (target 3:2:1 efficiency)
• Lead offer management, negotiations, objections, and onboarding
• Act as a trusted delivery lead for clients and account teams
• Use market insight and data to shape hiring decisions
• Mentor junior recruiters and uphold excellent CRM and data standards

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience recruiting within SC & DV / security‑cleared markets
• Strong headhunting capability and success placing passive candidates
• Confident client and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable delivering against targets, SLAs, and KPIs

What You’ll Get in Return

• 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Hybrid working with flexible start and finish times
• Monthly and quarterly incentive schemes
• Highflyers recognition, team lunches, and local rewards (duvet days, early finishes)
• Access to a wide range of flexible and additional benefits

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply now and find out why, at Experis, ambitious recruiters build lasting careers.

Experis is part of ManpowerGroup and proud to be an inclusive, Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

Applicants must reside in the UK and have full right to work.