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Senior Recruitment Consultant

  • Posted: 04-09-2026
  • Category: Internal Roles
  • Location: Manchester
  • Type: Full-time / Permanent
  • Salary: £25000 - £50000 per annum
Senior Recruitment Consultant - 360 Recruitment

Manchester City Centre | Hybrid Working

£30,000 - £40,000 Basic Salary DOE + Uncapped Commission
Year 1 OTE £35,000 - £50,000+
Top Performers Earn £100,000+

Ready to Build Something Bigger?
Are you currently working as a Recruitment Consultant, Delivery Consultant, Resourcer or Talent Acquisition Specialist and looking for more autonomy, progression and earning potential?

At Smile Education, we're looking for an ambitious Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our award-winning Manchester team. Whether you're already operating a 360 desk or looking to transition from delivery into a full recruitment role, we'll provide the training, support and opportunities to help you succeed.

With established client relationships, exclusive partnerships and a clear route into leadership, this is an opportunity to accelerate your recruitment career within a high-performing business.

What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage and develop your own recruitment desk, taking ownership of both candidate and client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Developing new business and building long-term client partnerships
  • Managing the full recruitment process from vacancy qualification through to placement
  • Sourcing, interviewing and placing high-quality candidates
  • Delivering temporary and permanent recruitment solutions
  • Growing existing accounts and identifying new opportunities
  • Attending client meetings and business development appointments
  • Negotiating fees and securing new vacancies
  • Working towards revenue targets, KPIs and personal career goals

What's in It for You?
  • £30,000-£40,000 basic salary
  • Uncapped commission from day one
  • Hybrid working from Manchester City Centre
  • Established client base and live vacancies
  • Clear progression to Team Leader, Manager and Leadership roles
  • 24-35 days annual leave plus birthday off and bank holidays
  • High-performance culture with ongoing training and development
  • Award-winning recruitment business with ambitious growth plans

What We're Looking For
  • Experience in recruitment, staffing or talent acquisition
  • Background as a Recruitment Consultant, Delivery Consultant or Resourcer
  • Strong communication, relationship-building and business development skills
  • Commercially aware, target-driven and ambitious
  • Full UK Driving Licence is essential
  • Desire to build a long-term career in 360 recruitment

Apply Today
If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Consultant, Managing Consultant, Business Development Consultant, Talent Acquisition Specialist or 360 Recruiter, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a business that rewards performance, supports progression and gives you the platform to maximise your earnings and career potential.

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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