Principal Recruitment Consultant

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished Recruitment Consultancy situated in the historic city of Oxford , Oxfordshire, is seeking a highly experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant . This senior position involves leading significant recruitment projects, driving strategic business development, and managing high-profile client accounts. You will be instrumental in shaping the firm's recruitment offerings, particularly within the academic, research, and technology sectors for which Oxford is renowned. This role offers a hybrid working model, combining the benefits of strategic office-based collaboration with the flexibility of remote work, ideal for a candidate looking to make a substantial impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex recruitment mandates for senior and specialist roles, ensuring exceptional outcomes.
• Drive business development efforts, targeting key organisations within the Oxford and Oxfordshire region.
• Cultivate and manage long-term, strategic relationships with senior stakeholders at client companies.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to identify top-tier talent in competitive markets.
• Provide expert market insights and consultative advice on talent acquisition and retention.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the recruitment team, fostering best practices and high performance.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in Recruitment Consultancy , with a proven track record of success in senior placements.
• Demonstrated expertise in business development, client relationship management, and consultative selling at a principal level.
• Deep understanding of executive search, headhunting, and strategic talent acquisition methodologies.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the Oxford business and academic landscape is highly desirable.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and strategic thinking.

Benefits

• A highly attractive base salary with a significant, performance-based bonus structure.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement, balancing office presence with remote work.
• Exceptional opportunities for career progression and leadership responsibility.
• Access to premium recruitment technology and extensive market intelligence resources.
• A prestigious working environment within a leading consultancy in Oxford .