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Principal Recruitment Consultant / Associate Director
We are real estate & development recruitment specialists looking for our next Principal Recruitment Consultant / Associate Director to join our boutique agency.
Location: Canterbury, Kent (UK)
Hybrid: 3 days a week in the office, 2 working from home
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 base salary (DOE) + uncapped earning potential
Previous experience running your own desk and working 360 necessary.
We’re a small team with big ambitions situated in the heart of Canterbury with nationwide scope. Now, we’re looking for a motivated senior consultant to come into a well established desk and take full ownership of exciting hiring projects. You will be well versed in client and candidate management and be able to easily headhunt new clients and candidates.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Senior, you’ll take charge of the entire recruitment journey, from first contact to final offer. You’ll:
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- Identify and engage top talent through research, databases, and headhunting
- Build relationships with candidates and guide them through the hiring process
- Manage CVs, coordinate interviews, and deliver standout candidate presentations
- Negotiate offers and support candidates through to onboarding
- Proactively market high-quality candidates to clients
- Win new work & have full control of your pipeline
You’ll work closely with fellow senior consultants who will be able to steer you as you find your feet.
Why this role:
- Autonomy from day one
- Clear progression pathways
- High earning potential (uncapped commission at 40%)
- Control of desk’s business development
- An exciting & fast-moving industry to be involved with
- Ongoing training and support to help you succeed
What we’re looking for:
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive, target-driven mindset
- Organisation and attention to detail
- Commercially-minded and able to deliver results
- Enjoys winning new work and nurturing client relationships
- A seasoned 360 recruiter (bonus if you have exec search)
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You’ll also manage your own KPIs, keep our database up to date, and contribute to the team’s continued success.
What we can give you:
- 25 days basic annual leave, increasing 1 day per year to 28 days
- 3 days additional leave in December for Christmas shut down
- Day off for your birthday
- Enhanced maternity & paternity/family leave
- Monthly phone reimbursement
- Hybrid work set-up with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home
- Finish every Friday at 2pm
- 40% uncapped commission
- Salary Sacrifice scheme
If you’re ready to take control of your career, earn well, and thrive in a friendly but fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates may be contacted.
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