Senior Recruitment Consultant (EXCONSULT)

Overview

Reference
EXCONSULT

Salary
£34,000 - £45,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South West England -- Devon -- Exeter

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
04 February 2026


Purpose of the Role

The Senior Recruitment Consultant is responsible for managing and developing a profitable desk through effective client relationship management, business development, and high-quality candidate delivery.


Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Client Management

  • Proactively identify and win new business opportunities through sales calls, networking, and client visits.
  • Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat business and high satisfaction levels.
  • Negotiate terms of business and service agreements in line with company policies.
  • Provide consultative advice to clients on market trends, salary benchmarking, and recruitment strategy.

2. Candidate Attraction & Management

  • Source, screen, and interview candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and the company database.
  • Match candidates effectively to client requirements, ensuring the best fit for both parties.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial brief to placement and aftercare.
  • Ensure all candidate and client information is handled compliantly and professionally.

3. Desk & Financial Performance

  • Take ownership of a profitable recruitment desk (both temporary and permanent)
  • Meet and exceed agreed KPIs, revenue, and margin targets.
  • Accurately record activity, pipeline, and placements using the CRM system.
  • Contribute to the overall performance and profitability of the branch/team.

4. Leadership & Team Contribution

  • Support and mentor Recruitment Consultants, Resourcers, or Trainees where required.
  • Share best practice and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
  • Deputise for the Branch Manager when necessary and support branch-wide initiatives.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong business development and sales ability within a recruitment environment.
  • Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and resilience.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Results driven, with a proven ability to meet and exceed targets.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years recruitment experience
  • Proven track record of consistent billing and business growth.
  • Experience managing client accounts and winning new business.
  • Knowledge of relevant recruitment legislation and compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and major job boards.

Personal Attributes

  • Ambitious, self-motivated, and commercially astute.
  • Team player with a supportive and collaborative mindset.
  • Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Positive attitude, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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Contact information

Frankie Minichiello