Manpower UK
Principal Recruitment Consultant
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Principal Recruitment Consultant (Contract Specialism)
Location: Greater Manchester (Altrincham) – Hybrid, 2 days office attendance
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant with a contract specialism background to take ownership of a high-value security-cleared talent function. This is a true 360 recruitment role, combining business development, contractor redeployment, and account growth across highly specialised markets including Defence, Aerospace, Space, and Nuclear.
This role is critical to driving revenue growth, improving contractor redeployment, and scaling the Secure Projects function into a high-performing, market-leading capability.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Revenue Generation
- Proactively develop new client relationships within secure and defence-related sectors
- Leverage an existing pool of SC/DV-cleared contractors to generate new business opportunities
- Build and maintain a structured sales pipeline with a focus on long-term growth
- Work closely with Group Sales, MSPs, and Account Management to maximise opportunities
360 Recruitment Delivery
- Manage the full contract recruitment lifecycle, from client acquisition to placement and aftercare
- Redeploy existing contractors to maximise utilisation and profitability
- Identify redeployment triggers and act proactively to secure continuity of assignments
- Collaborate with delivery teams for roles requiring additional sourcing focus
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Contractor & Account Management
- Provide high-quality contractor aftercare to drive retention and repeat business
- Ensure compliance and best practices across all assignments
- Support account growth through extensions, upselling, and redeployment strategies
Team Development & Function Growth
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to building a high-performance team
- Help establish best practice across the Secure Projects recruitment function
- Play a key role in scaling the 360 Defence recruitment capability
Required Experience & Skills
- Proven experience as a contract sales recruiter (360)
- Strong background in SC-cleared / MOD / secure projects recruitment
- Deep understanding of:
- Contractor lifecycle
- Aftercare and retention strategies
- Redeployment and extension processes
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Own and deliver against revenue targets
- Operate autonomously in a sales-driven environment
- Build and scale recruitment functions
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Why join us?
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What we offer:
- Uncapped earning potential: Competitive salary, commission, and performance bonuses
- Career progression: Clear pathways to working your way up
- A high-performance culture: Recognition, rewards, and a collaborative, driven team that celebrates your achievements
- Work-life balance: 24 days’ holiday (rising to 27), your birthday off, and early finish Friday each month
- Health & wellbeing benefits: Flexible benefits for private medical, dental, gym memberships, and more.
About Manpower
Manpower is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent recruitment, helping businesses stay agile in an ever-changing world. We’re proud to be recognised as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the 16th time—reinforcing our commitment to doing business the right way.
We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Apply now and build a meaningful career with Manpower.
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