Principal Recruitment Consultant / Managing Recruitment Consultant

London, Henderson Scott

Up to 30% commission, uncapped

Henderson Scott is hiring for a Principal Recruitment Consultant / Managing Recruitment Consultant to oversee a well-established, high performing team. Some of the team have already hit 100%, 150% even 200% of their annual targets. This is a fantastic opportunity to step-up, grow something and really put your stamp on it.

So what makes this opportunity to join Henderson Scott so special?

• Our clients include some of the most sought-after brands to work for and our ways of working would give you the freedom not to be tied down to a handful of clients but have access to anyone you wanted.
• Average fees ranging from £20k to £45k
• Our commission structure is one of the best in the industry with up to 30% commission paid monthly, quarterly and annually
• With significant backing from H2 Private Equity we are embarking upon a market-changing investment plan and as such we are growing
• The training we provide is Best-In-Class! We have a team of 5 in our L&D department and our Consultant Development Programme (CDP) and Management Development Programme (MDP) are just 2 examples of the excellent resources on offer
• We offer a clear, structured career path and progression is based on merit
• Our approach to recruitment is collaborative and consultative so instead of constant cold calling, sending countless spec CVs or meeting pointless KPIs you’ll be working autonomously in a mature environment
• You’ll be encouraged to engage with senior talent and develop proper relationships with senior stakeholders

Let’s now talk about our AMAZING BENEFITS package that you’ll get as a Principal Recruitment Consultant / Managing Recruitment Consultant:

• up to 30% commission (uncapped) paid monthly, quarterly and annually
• Pension Scheme with up to 5% contribution
• EV Car Benefit Scheme
• 1000’s of lifestyle discounts with Perkbox
• Hybrid working
• Regular incentives such as go-karting, skiing and other fun activities
• Weekly early finishes and extended lunches for well-being.
• Annual Highflyers trips: 2022 was Barcelona, 2023 was Rome, 2024 is Lisbon – think 5* Hotels and experiences that money couldn’t buy
• Smart Casual dress code and “Dress to Express Yourself Fridays”
• Private Health Care

What will you be doing as Principal Recruitment Consultant / Managing Recruitment Consultant:

• As a Principal Recruitment Consultant / Managing Recruitment Consultant you’ll be a figure that the team looks up to, leading by example and inspiring your colleagues to new levels
• Supporting the Managing Director in identifying areas for development and deputising for them in their absence.
• Helping high-calibre candidates secure career-changing opportunities with the most sought-after names in the sector
• Developing true rapport with clients by networking and attending events
• Creatively applying your knowledge to solve specific recruitment challenges for both your clients and candidate
• Manage and close complex, lucrative deals
• Take responsibility for key client relationships and exceed all expectations

We’d love to hear from you if this describes you:

• High levels of resilience to overcome challenging situations, setbacks and disappointments (such as candidates taking roles elsewhere, accepting counter-offers or clients changing the job brief)
• Self-motivated and driven to meet sales targets
• Able to come up with creative ideas and solutions-driven
• Excellent team-working and collaborating with colleagues on projects, sharing ideas
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, sales environment

Next Steps & Process

• If you are interested in this Senior Recruitment Consultant opportunity, please apply with a copy of your CV
• We have a 3-step interview process:
• 1st stage is an initial telephone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team lasting approximately 15-20mins;
• 2nd stage is a 50mins face-to-face interview the hiring manager;
• 3rd stage is a face-to-face interview with the CEO lasting c.40mins
• We expect the timescale for this 3-stage interview process to take approximately 5-7 working days

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