Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant – Public Sector
London
£50,000 + Commission
Hybrid (3 days in offi
An executive search consultancy is expanding its public sector team and is looking for an experienced recruiter ready to step into senior, high-impact search work across government and public sector markets.
This is a chance to operate at leadership level, partnering with public sector organisations on retained and exclusive assignments. Every mandate runs through a formal, compliant route to market, and the environment is built around quality, discretion and long-term relationships.
The company
- Every assignment is retained or exclusive.
- Structured, evidence-based selection methodology: standardised scoring, multiple assessors and bias-awareness training as standard.
- Appointments centre on strategic influence and national impact, not transactional volume hiring.
- Dedicated research support behind every consultant, with cross-trained cover across the team.
- A genuine track record of promoting from within. Several of today’s team leaders started in junior or research-support roles.
The role
- Leading retained and exclusive search assignments across public sector markets.
- Advising clients on senior and leadership-level hiring.
- Proactively identifying and engaging senior, often passive, talent.
- Managing the full search lifecycle with a structured, consultative, insight-led approach.
- Building deep sector knowledge and long-term client relationships
Who this would suit
- Recruiters with experience in public sector, executive search, or senior/leadership-level search.
- Individuals who enjoy senior-level conversations and a research-driven, strategic approach.
- Consultants who prefer high-value, low-volume work over transactional recruitment.
- Ambitious, credible communicators who want to elevate their market and earning potential.
What’s on offer
- £50,000 basic salary plus a commission structure.
- Structured coaching, mentoring and personalised development plans.
- Clear internal progression routes, with a strong history of promoting from within.
- A collaborative culture that invests in long-term development, not just short-term numbers.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and high-impact assignments at national level.
- A London base with an established, well-regarded name in this market.
If you’re ready to move deeper into public sector search and join a business where high performance is the norm, this could be the right next step.
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