Senior Recruitment Consultant

Search; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission up to 35%

Car allowance

Development pathways

Training program

EU trips

FlexHoliday

Tusker EV

Back-office support

Job summary

Search Recruitment Group in Brighton is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. You will take ownership of a warm desk with an established client base and use your network to develop new business opportunities and drive revenue.

We value an experienced recruitment professional who can manage client relationships and deliver tailored recruitment solutions while achieving strong billing targets and career progression within an ambitious, supported environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in agency recruitment.
• Strong business development and client management skills.
• Ability to manage revenue targets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage established desk and maximise opportunities.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with clients and deliver recruitment solutions.
• Manage full 360 recruitment lifecycle.
• Develop network of candidates in your market.
• Negotiate terms and achieve billing targets.
• Contribute to team goals.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

360 recruitment

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Brighton

Search Recruitment Group is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Brighton team as part of our continued growth plans.

Established in 1987, Search is one of the UK's leading recruitment businesses, with almost 40 years of industry experience and an established presence across the UK and New York. We have built a strong reputation for delivering specialist recruitment solutions and developing long-standing partnerships with clients.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a warm desk, with an established client base and existing business relationships to build upon. You will have the opportunity to maximise existing accounts while identifying new business opportunities, further developing your market and contributing to the continued success of the team.

We are looking for an established Recruitment Consultant with a proven track record in business development, relationship management and revenue generation who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an established recruitment desk, maximising opportunities within existing client accounts.
• Proactively identify, develop and secure new business opportunities to increase market share and revenue.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, delivering tailored recruitment solutions.
• Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy qualification and candidate sourcing through to successful placement.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of candidates within your specialist market.
• Negotiate commercial terms, manage client expectations and deliver a consistently high standard of service.
• Achieve individual billing targets while contributing to the wider team goals.

About You

We are looking for an experienced recruitment professional who can demonstrate:

• A proven track record of success within agency recruitment, ideally operating as a 360 Consultant.
• Strong business development skills, with experience securing and developing client relationships.
• A commercially focused approach, with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver against revenue targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• A proactive, resilient, and results-driven mindset.
• The ambition to further develop your market, maximise your earning potential and progress.
• A full, valid UK driving licence is essential for this position.

What We Offer

At Search, we recognise and reward high performance while providing the infrastructure, resources and development opportunities required to support long-term success.

• An existing client base and established business relationships, providing a strong platform for continued growth.
• Competitive basic salary alongside commission of up to 35% of billings.
• A car allowance in addition to your basic salary.
• Clear development pathways, whether your ambition is to become a leading biller or progress into management.
• Award-winning training, ongoing coaching and access to specialist development programmes
• Access to leading recruitment technology, premium job boards, dedicated marketing and comprehensive back-office support
• Quarterly recognition events and annual High Flyers trips to an EU destination.
• FlexHoliday scheme, Tastecard discounts and access to the Tusker EV benefit scheme
• Work alongside experienced recruitment professionals within an established and ambitious business.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.