Head Commercial Recruitment Consultant

Are you a driven recruitment professional with a flair for winning clients, building relationships, and shaping high-performing teams? We’re looking for a bold, ambitious Head Commercial Recruitment Consultant to join our fast-growing, recruitment company based in Wetherby.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where you won’t just deliver recruitment—you’ll help build and lead a commercial desk from the ground up, bring in your own clients, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business.
As part of a small but ambitious team, you’ll have real autonomy, influence, and the chance to create something significant while accelerating your own career.
What You’ll Be Doing
Business Development & Client Leadership
Identify, approach, and win new commercial clients, building long-term strategic partnerships
Develop and grow your own client portfolio while shaping the wider commercial desk strategy
Act as a trusted advisor, understanding client hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions
End-to-End Recruitment & Delivery
Own the full recruitment lifecycle from job briefing through to successful onboarding
Source top-tier candidates using social media, job boards, referrals, networking, and headhunting
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience while ensuring strong client outcomes
Screening, Interviewing & Talent Strategy
Conduct structured interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit
Present high-quality shortlists and market insights to clients and hiring managers
Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline for current and future demand
Team Building & Collaboration
Play a key role in shaping and building a high-performing recruitment team
Contribute to developing processes, culture, and growth strategy within the business
Work closely with leadership to scale the commercial division
What We’re Looking For
Experience: 1–2+ years in recruitment, ideally within a start-up, agency, or fast-paced growth environment
Strong background in business development or client-facing roles is highly desirable
Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to influence clients and candidates with confidence and credibility
Proactive & Entrepreneurial:nA self-starter who thrives on winning business and building something from the ground up Commercially minded with the drive to create opportunity, not just respond to it
Organised & Resilient: Able to manage multiple clients, roles, and priorities effectively
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Start-Up Mindset: Energised by growth, ownership, and the chance to shape something from early stage. Motivated by impact, progression, and building a successful team around you
Why Join Us?
Build Something Big: Take ownership of your desk and help build a commercial recruitment function from the ground up
Real Impact: See the direct results of your work on both business growth and team development
Fast Growth Environment: Be part of a company where your ideas, energy, and ambition genuinely shape the future
Collaborative Culture: Join a driven, supportive team that values autonomy and achievement
Benefits
Additional day of holiday per year (capped at 5 years)
Free onsite parking
Excellent commission and bonus structure for both placements and client growth
Birthday off
Company events and BBQ's