Reed.co.uk
Principal Consultant
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Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors. We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.
Pay Range
£30k - £40k (dependant on experience) + uncapped commission
Job Description
Role: Principal Consultant (Services Procurement)
Location: Northampton
Working Model: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Contract: Full Time – Permanent
We’re looking for a Principal Consultant to join our growing Consultancy+ team, supporting organisations through our Services Procurement offering. This is an opportunity to build a career in a consultative, relationship-led environment where you’ll work closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions across professional services and consultancy spend.
What is Services Procurement?
In simple terms, we provide an end-to-end outsourced procurement solution that helps organisations manage their consultancy and professional services spend more effectively - reducing risk, improving value, and lowering costs. Demand for this service has grown significantly across the UK in recent years, giving us a strong opportunity to build long-term client relationships as this market continues to expand.
While you’ll focus on engaging clients and developing opportunities, our specialist delivery team manages the operational side, including contract management, supplier management, compliance, and ongoing service delivery.
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What you’ll be doing
You’ll play a key role across three core areas:
- Managing and developing existing client relationships
- Handling inbound opportunities and converting demand into projects
- Generating new business through proactive engagement
You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take ownership of your own client portfolio.
What we’re looking for
We’re open to a range of backgrounds, but you’ll need to demonstrate:
- Strong relationship-building and client-facing experience
- Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple opportunities
- A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
You’ll also bring experience in at least one of the following:
- Sales or business development
- Procurement experience
- Public sector understanding - an understanding of public sector frameworks is particularly useful
- Supplier relationship management
Why join Consultancy+?
You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with:
- Structured training and ongoing development
- Access to established processes and tools
- Exposure to a growing market with strong demand
This is a great opportunity to step into a role where you can develop your commercial skills while working in a more consultative, relationship-led environment. If you’re looking to build strong client relationships and grow your career in a supportive, consultative environment, we’d love to hear from you - Apply now!
Feel what it’s like to truly belong…
All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
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We’re never afraid to ask, “What’s next?” Inspiration comes from knowing the work you do really matters and, as trailblazers in our field, the value of what we do every day is obvious. We are a family business with a rich history and a purpose of improving lives through work, for people and organisations worldwide. Our inclusive and collaborative approach, combined with an unwavering belief in our long-standing core values, means that we genuinely trust and work hard for each other. We have built a dynamic culture where individual achievement is celebrated and succeeding as a team is revered. A supportive environment, where careers are developed and futures are forged.
Our story
In the early 1960s, Reed pioneered specialist recruitment in the UK. Seven decades on, we have become the world’s largest family-run recruitment business, with offices spanning across the UK, Europe, USA, the Middle East and East Asia. With access to the UK’s largest candidate database and expertise across 20 specialist sectors, we are committed to ensuring that people are at the heart of everything we do to ensure we fulfil our purpose: improving lives through work.
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