Senior Recruitment Consultant

Henderson Brown; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission structure

Gym membership

Healthcare plans

Clear career progression

Job summary

Henderson Brown is looking for ambitious individuals to join as either a Recruitment Consultant or Senior Recruitment Consultant in Peterborough. This role offers the chance to manage the end-to-end recruitment process, build strong client relationships, and contribute to business growth. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a background in sales or business development, and the ambition to thrive in a target-driven environment. The position includes an uncapped commission structure and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Several years’ recruitment experience in a relevant field.
• Proven track record in billing and client development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Source high-quality candidates through multiple channels.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business growth through networking.
• Ensure quality and compliance in processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Sales experience

Client management

Business development background

Recruitment lifecycle management

High motivation and resilience

Job description

Recruitment Consultant / Senior Recruitment Consultant

Reports to: Head of Practice

The Opportunity

We’re growing — fast. And we’re hiring ambitious individuals to join us as either a Recruitment Consultant or Senior Recruitment Consultant across three of our expanding divisions:

• Procurement & Supply Chain
• Technical & Quality

Whether you’re an experienced recruiter ready to take ownership and drive revenue, or you’re coming from a sales or business development background and want to break into recruitment, this is your opportunity to build a successful, high-performing career. As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you’ll bring proven recruitment experience, confidence in winning and managing clients, and the ability to deliver consistently while mentoring others. As a Recruitment Consultant, you don’t need recruitment experience — but you do need the drive to succeed, strong communication skills, and a background in sales, business development, or a similar commercial environment. You’ll work in a supportive but performance-driven environment, with real autonomy and clear progression.

What You’ll Be Doing

Own the candidate market

Source, engage and build relationships with high-quality candidates through multiple channels including LinkedIn, referrals and direct outreach. Understand what drives them and match them to the right opportunities.

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process — from shortlisting and interviews through to offer and placement — ensuring a smooth, professional experience.

Build strong client relationships

Partner with clients to understand their hiring needs and become a trusted advisor through consistent, high-quality delivery.

Drive business growth

Contribute to business development through networking, market insight, candidate-led opportunities and social selling — with greater ownership as you progress.

Create a standout candidate experience

Keep candidates engaged, informed and supported throughout the process.

Manage offers & negotiations

Support and guide candidates through offers, managing expectations around salary, benefits and start dates.

Maintain quality & compliance

Ensure all processes are followed accurately, keeping systems up to date and compliant.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent contribution to placements and revenue
• A strong, growing network of candidates
• Positive feedback from both clients and candidates
• Increasing ownership of clients and recruitment processes

What We’re Looking For

• Several years’ recruitment experience
• Proven track record in billing and client development
• Confidence in managing the full recruitment lifecycle
• Background in sales, business development, account management or similar
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• High levels of motivation, resilience and ambition

For both

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Strong organisation and time management
• Commercial awareness and curiosity
• A proactive, results-focused mindset

The Package

• Uncapped commission structure
• Gym membership & healthcare plans
• Clear, fast-track career progression

This isn’t just another recruitment role — it’s a chance to build something, progress quickly, and be rewarded for the results you deliver.