Higher Group
Senior Contract Lead

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Sr Contract Lead | Recruitment | London | Hybrid
Inherit a 4-head-team already hitting £25k WGP, on a desk that is built on legacy clients.
Leading from the front, you’ll inherit a book that currently generates £500k a year in the ERP space, with scope to expand to 7 figures, with share options and a wealth creation play on the table.
This established contract desk will play a key role in the next phase of business growth; you will have autonomy to build and develop the team with additional 2 hires already approved for the new lead that takes on this opportunity.
This desk isn’t something that you pass up on, it’s your next step.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Why join?
- Up to £90k base + sign ons/ guarantees
- Personally Inherit 20+ runners from day one that generate 500k a year in billings
- A 100+ head, globally recognised Tech brand
- Share options + a clear wealth creation route
- Continue billing while developing consultants and leading from the front
- Take over leading an established desk of 4 consultants + hire 2 more immediately
- Genuine autonomy to build the desk, develop people and make an impact
Who they're looking for
- Existing leadership experience with a strong contract recruitment background
- Senior or Principal Consultants ready to step into leadership
- Experienced 360 recruiters with proven billing and BD success
- Experience within Microsoft Dynamics, ERP or adjacent technology markets


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A collaborative, high-performance environment where people are trusted to take ownership. You'll have the backing of an established technology recruitment business, direct access to leadership and the opportunity to shape a growing specialist function.
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