Senior Recruitment Consultant – Public Sector F&A
• £50,000–£60,000 + up to 30% commission
• Fully remote or Hybrid
This is a career-defining opportunity to join a high-growth, high-profit business with a unique delivery model and an unbeatable client footprint across Central Government, Housing, Education, Local Government, and Charities. Our client is one of the UK’s largest privately owned recruitment firms in Public Sector Finance & Accounting. With over 17 years of consistent growth and an Employee Ownership model, they offer long-term opportunity, shared success, and genuine financial upside – all underpinned by a values-led, quality-first approach.
The Senior Recruitment Consultant – Public Sector F&A
will join a thriving, well-structured team with access to exclusive roles, high-calibre resourcing support, and a true route to Directorship.
Role Highlights The Senior Recruitment Consultant – Public Sector F&A
will:
– Manage a warm desk with retained and exclusive mandates across Central Government and NFP sectors
– Build deep client relationships, focusing on long-term value and quality delivery
– Collaborate with a Business Development team that secures 68% of jobs on exclusive/retained terms
– Receive shortlist-ready candidates from an in-house Resourcing team, freeing you to focus on clients
– Progress towards Director through live-desk coaching and structured leadership development
You Will Need The Senior Recruitment Consultant – Public Sector F&A
will need:
– Proven 360 recruitment experience, ideally in Public Sector or Professional Services
– Confidence managing senior client relationships and influencing high-stakes hiring
– A results-driven mindset with a focus on long-term client partnerships
– Commercial awareness and an understanding of retained search or project-led hiring
– A team-first attitude aligned to a performance + collaboration culture
Why You’ll Love It – Clear route to Director, with support from industry-leading mentors
– Income tax–free bonuses through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model
– Hybrid working model with office locations in London and Northampton
– Private healthcare, life insurance, employer-matched pension
– High-performer incentives incl. Rolex Club, quarterly team events
– Commission structure up to 30% + reduced threshold in year one (£5k)
– Warm desk with high margins: £10k+ fees on perm, £1.5–2k/month on contracts
– Transparent, shared success culture – minimum 50% fee ownership on every placement
Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
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