Senior Recruitment Consultant

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant in Peterborough (Hybrid) to manage the end-to-end recruitment process across specialist sectors. Candidates should possess strong relationship management capabilities and a proven track record in recruitment. The role offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission and additional benefits like gym membership and healthcare plans. If you want to grow in a supportive environment, apply now.

Benefits

Gym membership

Healthcare plans

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully running a 360 desk.
• Exceptionally communicative with strong relationship management skills.
• Commercially astute and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process across specialist sectors.
• Identify and secure new client partnerships through outreach and networking.
• Attract high-calibre professionals using diverse sourcing strategies.
• Provide market insights and salary benchmarking.
• Negotiate terms of business and secure mutually beneficial deals.
• Meet and exceed KPIs and financial targets.

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment Management

Business Development & Client Acquisition

Candidate Sourcing

Consultative Selling

Relationship Management

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Reports to: Head of Practice

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid)

Are you an accomplished, results-driven recruitment professional seeking a new environment where your expertise is truly valued?

We are seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant who will leverage their existing experience and our extensive network to place high‑calibre professionals within one of our core specialist practices - Manufacturing & Engineering, Technical & Quality, Sales & Marketing and Supply Chain & Procurement.

At Henderson Brown, we pride ourselves on a unique blend of being expert recruiters and possessing deep, granular knowledge within our chosen sectors. Since 2009, we've built a strong reputation for offering a consultative, and highly professional service to both clients and candidates. We're looking for individuals who want to partner with us, grow within a supportive culture, and work with clients ranging from global PLCs to innovative start-ups.

Key Accountabilities

• Full‑Cycle Recruitment Management: Expertly manage the end‑to‑end 360 recruitment process across your specialist sector, from initial client engagement and job qualification to candidate sourcing, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and successful placement follow‑up.
• Business Development & Client Acquisition: Proactively identify, engage, and secure new client partnerships (from SMEs to PLCs) through targeted outreach, networking, and expert consultation, leveraging your market knowledge to establish trust and win retained and contingent business.
• Candidate Sourcing & Relationship Management: Utilise a diverse range of sourcing strategies (job boards, social media, database searching, networking, and referrals) to attract high‑calibre professionals, building and maintaining a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Sector Expertise & Market Intelligence: Continuously deepen your knowledge within your designated sector, as a "trusted advisor" to provide valuable market insights, salary benchmarking, and talent trends to both clients and candidates.
• Consultative Selling & Negotiation: Deliver a highly professional and consultative service, guiding clients through complex hiring decisions and expertly negotiating terms of business, salaries, and offer details to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Achieving & Exceeding Targets: Meet and exceed agreed‑upon KPIs and financial targets, consistently contributing to the team's revenue goals and maintaining a strong track record of successful placements.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking established recruiters with solid experience. While sector knowledge is beneficial, our belief is that if you have the core recruitment skills, the sector knowledge can be learnt and developed within our expert team.

You will be:

• A proactive and resilient recruiter, confident in both client and candidate relationship management, with a proven track record of successfully running a 360 desk.
• An exceptional communicator who thrives at business development and excels at building long‑lasting relationships.
• Commercially astute, with an eye for detail and passion for excellence.
• Tenacious, understanding, and highly professional in your approach to clients and candidates.

Package

This role offers a very competitive basic salary alongside a market‑leading, uncapped commission structure. Additional benefits include gym membership and healthcare plans.

If you are a driven recruitment professional who wants to maximise your performance, progression, and remuneration with a market leader, we want to hear from you. To explore this opportunity further, please contact Samantha Murray at (url removed)