Principal Recruitment Consultant

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious recruitment consultancy in Belfast , is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Recruitment Consultant to take a leading role in expanding their market share and driving key client engagements. This senior position involves spearheading complex recruitment projects, developing niche specialisms, and acting as a subject matter expert within the team. You will be pivotal in shaping recruitment strategies, mentoring consultants, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the Northern Ireland market. This role offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-level recruitment mandates for senior and executive-level positions.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing and attraction strategies for hard-to-fill roles.
• Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with high-profile clients, understanding their long-term talent needs.
• Provide expert market intelligence and consultancy advice to clients on talent acquisition strategies.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level recruitment consultants, fostering a culture of high performance.
• Drive business development initiatives to secure new mandates and expand service offerings in the Belfast region.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) as a Recruitment Consultant, with a demonstrable track record in executive search or niche specialisms.
• Proven ability to win and manage complex, high-value recruitment projects.
• Exceptional understanding of talent acquisition methodologies, market mapping, and candidate engagement strategies.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and commercial negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a hybrid working model, balancing office-based collaboration with remote autonomy.
• Leadership potential and experience in mentoring or managing teams within the recruitment industry .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with an exceptional, uncapped commission structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and a generous pension scheme.
• Significant opportunities for career progression into leadership and directorial roles.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance in Belfast .
• Access to state-of-the-art recruitment technology and market intelligence tools.
• Company car or car allowance and regular performance-related rewards.