Principle Recruitment Consultant - The Collective - Global Talent : Job Details

Looking to elevate your career? Join a leading professional services/executive search firm, working on senior-level appointments in high-growth global markets with full training and uncapped earning potential.

Principal Consultant – Executive Search/Professional Services

Location: Bristol (preferred) or London

Experience required: 5+ years in recruitment (Tech, Construction, Property desirable)

Salary: Negotiable (DOE) + market-leading commission structure

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Recruitment Consultant or Manager to transition into Professional Services/Executive Search, where you’ll partner with leading organisations on senior-level appointments. You’ll gain exposure to retained mandates, high-value client relationships, and complex search campaigns while building credibility in markets that are shaping the future in technology and infrastructure.

You’ll have the autonomy to build and grow your own desk, supported by an established research function and leadership team who’ll set you up for long-term success in executive-level recruitment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Generate sustainable revenue stream through your own client portfolio.
• Focus on building long-term & key client partnerships, advising on hiring strategies, and providing market insights.
• Responsibility of the direction and execution of your client requirements, guiding your team and monitoring outputs and mitigating risk.
• Support the delivery of the P&L for your division.
• Growing your own client partnerships with autonomy and accountability, supported by an expert team.
• Staying at the forefront of global market trends across advanced industries.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ recruitment experience with a proven billing track record.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative sales skills.
• Ambition to step into executive search and work on senior-level mandates.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to spot opportunities in complex markets.
• Resilience, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial, proactive approach.

What’s on Offer

• Negotiable base salary (DOE) plus market-leading commission.
• Tailored training and mentoring in executive search methodology.
• Exposure to high-value, senior-level roles across global markets.
• Hybrid working and flexibility.
• Transparent progression routes.
• Excellent benefits including private medical cover, reward programme, wellbeing support and more.
• Regular team incentives and socials.

Why Apply?

This is your chance to take your recruitment career to the next level. You’ll move beyond volume-driven roles into executive search where your expertise, networks, and consultative skills have real impact.

If you’re ambitious, commercially and technically minded, and want to build a rewarding career in senior-level recruitment, this role will provide you the platform and support to thrive.

Apply now to be considered.