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9 months ago
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Recruitment Consultant
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Up to 30% commission, uncapped

Henderson Scott is hiring for a Recruitment Consultant to join our Manchester Cyber Security team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step-up, grow something and really put your stamp on it. You really couldn't be joining at a more exciting time!!

So what makes this opportunity to work at Henderson Scott's Cyber Security team 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 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 Palma, 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 a Recruitment Consultant:

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 environmentNext Steps & Process

If you are interested in this 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 daysRecruiter, recruitment consultant, senior, principal talent acquisition, candidate generation, Manchester, GTM, Go To Market, cyber, commercial, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Saas, sales, business development, talent attraction

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

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