Lead Recruitment Consultant

About the Role

Our client, a thriving recruitment consultancy based in Derby , is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead their team. In this fully remote role, you will guide and mentor a team of consultants, drive business development, and manage key client relationships. Your responsibilities will include setting recruitment strategies, ensuring service excellence, and achieving ambitious team targets. This is a significant leadership opportunity for a seasoned professional who excels in a remote setting, possesses strong strategic thinking skills, and is passionate about developing talent and fostering a high-performance culture within a progressive recruitment agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of recruitment consultants to achieve individual and team goals.
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies for various client sectors.
• Drive business development initiatives, expanding client base and revenue streams.
• Oversee the full recruitment process, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Provide expert advice and support to clients on market trends and talent acquisition.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs for team members.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Recruitment Consultant with a proven record of success.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, ideally in a remote context.
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to develop and execute recruitment plans.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using recruitment technology and virtual collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with a highly attractive commission and bonus structure.
• Fully remote working opportunity, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Significant leadership role with strategic input.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.