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Senior Recruitment Consultant

  • Posted: 08-05-2026
  • Category: Internal Roles
  • Location: Manchester
  • Type: Full-time / Permanent
  • Salary: £25000 - £40000 per annum
Senior Recruitment Consultant – 360 Recruitment – Uncapped Commission

Progress Your Recruitment Career with an Award‑Winning Agency
Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant or Resourcer looking to move into a full 360 recruitment role, change sector, or step up into a Senior Recruitment Consultant position?  This is an excellent opportunity to join a multi‑award‑winning recruitment agency and accelerate your career.

Whether you’re currently managing candidates or running part of a desk, we provide the support, training and platform to help you grow into a successful, billing 360 recruiter.

Why This Senior Recruitment Consultant Role Stands Out
  • £30,000–£40,000 basic salary (DOE)
  • 1st year OTE £35–50k+ (top billers exceed £100k)
  • Uncapped commission from day one
  • Access to established clients, including MATs and PSLs
  • Hybrid working in Manchester City Centre
  • 24–35 days holiday + birthday off + bank holidays
  • Clear progression into Senior, Team Lead and Management roles
  • Recognised recruitment brand (APSCo & Financial Times)

The Role – Senior Recruitment Consultant (360 Recruitment)
  • Manage and grow a 360 recruitment desk
  • Build strong client relationships and win new business
  • Source, screen and interview candidates
  • Deliver fast, high‑quality placements (temp or perm)
  • Drive sales activity: cold calls, meetings, account development
  • Work to KPIs, revenue targets and team goals
  • Collaborate with compliance to ensure quality placements

Location:
Manchester City Centre
Hours: 7:30am–4:30pm (reduced during school holidays)

Who We’re Looking For
  • Experienced Recruitment Consultant, Resourcer or Delivery Consultant
  • Keen to progress into or develop within a 360 recruitment role
  • Sales‑driven, proactive and relationship‑focused
  • Resilient, ambitious and target‑motivated
  • Must hold a driving licence

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If you’re ready to step up as a Senior Recruitment Consultant and progress your career in a high‑performance recruitment environment, apply today.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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