Senior Recruitment Consultant - Commercial

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Commercial

Leeds City Centre

30,000 - 35,000 Per Annum + Uncapped Commission including car allowance

Search Recruitment Group, one of the UK's largest recruitment companies, is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant ready to transition into a Senior role within our expanding Leeds office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, high-performing business where you can take full ownership of your own desk and maximise your earning potential.

Since our launch in 1987, the Commercial sector has been a core market for Search, and our Leeds team continues to build strong momentum across Yorkshire. Due to our growth, we are now looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to drive further expansion, develop key client relationships, and play a crucial role in the ongoing success of the team.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident in developing new business while managing and managing growing existing accounts. Sector experience is not essential - we are open to recruiters from any sector who can demonstrate consistent billing success and strong business development.

You will be responsible for developing new business, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering across permanent and temporary vacancies across the Yorkshire market.

Why Join Search?

At Search, we invest in our consultant's long term. You will benefit from award-winning training, clear progression routes, and the autonomy to build and scale your own desk with the support of an experienced leadership team. Our culture is professional, performance-focused, and built around recognising and rewarding success.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive base salary & uncapped commission
• Car allowance in addition to your base salary
• 0% threshold for your first 6 months - earn up to 40% commission from day one.
• Award-winning training and structured 1:1 coaching.
• Clear career progression with opportunities to fast-track to management.
• Regular incentives include team nights out, rewards and European trips for top performers.
• Annual company awards aligned with Employee Appreciation Day
• Livery, supportive team culture with sales days with prizes, monthly socials, and early finishes.
• Access to the Tusker car benefit scheme
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits through Perkbox

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience in recruitment with a consistent billing history
• Strong business development and client management skills
• Ambitious, driven, and commercially minded.
• Confident negotiators with a consultative approach
• Goal-oriented and financially motivated individuals
• Self-starters who enjoy autonomy and accountability

And what will you be doing?

• Driving new business generation through B2B calls, meetings, networking, and LinkedIn
• Negotiating fees and commercial terms to maximise revenue
• Managing and expanding existing client accounts
• Leading the full recruitment life cycle from qualification to placement
• Sourcing, interviewing, and managing candidates.
• Building long-term, strategic partnerships with clients and candidates
• Contributing to team growth and supporting junior consultants where required

If you are exan perienced recruiter looking for greater autonomy, stronger earning potential, and a clear route to leadership, this is an opportunity to accelerate your career within a business that genuinely rewards performance. Click apply today.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.