Senior Recruitment Consultant

Job Title: Senior Recruitment Consultant Location: Portsmouth Salary: 30-35k basic DOE, OTE 40-44k with commission Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent 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 )81; Proactively identify and win new business opportunities through sales calls, networking, and client visits. )81; Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat business and high satisfaction levels. )81; Negotiate terms of business and service agreements in line with company policies. )81; Provide consultative advice to clients on market trends, salary benchmarking, and recruitment strategy. 2. Candidate Attraction & Management )81; Source, screen, and interview candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and the company database. )81; Match candidates effectively to client requirements, ensuring the best fit for both parties. )81; Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial brief to placement and aftercare. )81; Ensure all candidate and client information is handled compliantly and professionally. 3. Desk & Financial Performance )81; Take ownership of a profitable recruitment desk (both temporary and permanent) )81; Meet and exceed agreed KPIs, revenue, and margin targets. )81; Accurately record activity, pipeline, and placements using the CRM system. )81; Contribute to the overall performance and profitability of the branch/team. 4. Leadership & Team Contribution )81; Support and mentor Recruitment Consultants, Resourcers, or Trainees where required. )81; Share best practice and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment. )81; Deputise for the Branch Manager when necessary and support branch-wide initiatives. Key Skills & Competencies )81; Strong business development and sales ability within a recruitment environment. )81; Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills. )81; High level of professionalism, integrity, and resilience. )81; Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. )81; Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities. )81; Results driven, with a proven ability to meet and exceed targets. Experience & Qualifications )81; Minimum 2 years recruitment experience )81; Proven track record of consistent billing and business growth. )81; Experience managing client accounts and winning new business. )81; Knowledge of relevant recruitment legislation and compliance requirements. )81; Proficiency with CRM systems and major job boards. Personal Attributes )81; Ambitious, self-motivated, and commercially astute. )81; Team player with a supportive and collaborative mindset. )81; Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. )81; Positive attitude, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply within or contact Tom at Interaction Recruitment (url removed) (phone number removed) INDC