Senior Recruitment Consultant - Manchester

Optime Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant in Manchester to autonomously manage and grow its Northern branch. This opportunity involves client engagement, high-level recruitment, and business development within the aviation sector. Joining Optime offers significant autonomy, performance rewards, and professional growth.

Benefits

28 days holiday entitlement

Performance-based rewards

Development pathways

Support from a nationally established brand

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a recruitment role, ideally in aviation or logistics.
• Experience filling high-volume or specialist placements.
• Strong client engagement and account management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the Northern branch independently.
• Take ownership of the recruitment process for aviation roles.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Client engagement

High-level recruitment placements

Business development

Account management

Organisational skills

Time-management

Networking

Compliance knowledge

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Senior Recruitment Consultant - Manchester, Manchester

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Client:

Optime Group

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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7

Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

About Us:
Optime Group is one of the UK’s leading recruitment specialists, with a deep focus on the aviation and airport services sectors. As we supercharge our growth in the North, we are looking for an exceptional Senior Recruitment Consultant with a proven background in client engagement and high-level recruitment placements to join our ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to support major contracts and deliver critical roles across airport operations and support services

What's on offer:

• Hours: 08:30 am-17:00 pm
• Days: Monday – Friday (Office based)
• Location: Didsbury, Manchester
• Salary: £35,000 per annum
• 28 days holiday entitlement

Role Overview:
As the sole operator of the Northern branch, you will be responsible for managing and growing the branch independently — combining business development, client management, and full-cycle recruitment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, takes initiative, and is ready to build a successful branch from the ground up while delivering directly to critical client contracts within airport operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the Northern branch, including strategy, performance, and client delivery.
• Personally manage the end-to-end recruitment process for both volume and specialist roles within aviation and airport services.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop new business opportunities through networking, relationship-building, and market insight.
• Attend client meetings, briefings, and site visits to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment regulations and vetting standards.
• Monitor performance metrics and reporting, identifying opportunities to optimise delivery and outcomes.
• Work closely with Optime's senior leadership to align regional activity with national objectives.

About You:

• Proven experience in a recruitment role, ideally within aviation, logistics, or high-compliance sectors.
• Strong client engagement and account management skills.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with the ability to operate independently.
• Experience in successfully filling high-volume or specialist placements.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercially astute, with a drive to grow revenue and expand services in the region.
• Knowledge of compliance and vetting processes in regulated environments.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred, due to travel to client sites).

Why Join Optime?

• Be the driving force behind Optime’s growth in the North.
• Work with major airport clients and play a key role in critical recruitment delivery.
• High level of autonomy with support from a nationally established brand.
• Excellent performance-based rewards and clear development pathways.
• Join a passionate, values-led company that puts people first.

Ready to Build Something of Your Own?
If you’re a results-driven recruiter ready to take ownership of a high-potential branch and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and lead Optime’s success in the North.