Principal Consultant
Leeds
Basic salary up to £40,000 DOE
Uncapped commission and full benefits package
Modern offices with on-site parking
Full UK driving licence required
Hybrid
About the Company
This is a long-established and highly respected recruitment business with a strong national footprint and a loyal, diverse client base. They operate across multiple disciplines, delivering tailored, flexible solutions to some of the most recognised names in the industry. Their consultants receive ongoing training, modern tools, and the autonomy to build successful, profitable desks.
Due to continued growth, the Trades division is expanding, and the business is now seeking a driven Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a busy, high-demand market.
The Role
This is a full 360 recruitment position with a strong emphasis on business development. You will be responsible for building and growing a desk, developing long-term client relationships, and placing skilled trades professionals into temporary and permanent roles.
You will be joining a team that values pace, quality, and commercial thinking. The environment is direct, energetic, and supportive, with a clear focus on performance and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and grow a recruitment desk within a high-activity market
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
Manage the full recruitment cycle from prospecting to placement
Source, interview, and place high-quality candidates
Drive consistent business development activity to maximise revenue
Deliver a professional, service-led experience to clients and candidates
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support wider business goals
What Youll Bring
Success in this role requires a combination of commercial instinct, resilience, and ambition. You will need:
A strong drive to achieve and exceed targets
Confidence, competitiveness, and the ability to influence
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive, self-motivated approach to business development
The ability to work at pace in a demanding but rewarding environment
Experience in recruitment or construction/trades is advantageous, but attitude and work ethic are key
Whats on Offer
Competitive basic salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
Uncapped commission with realistic, high-earning potential
A well-established brand with a strong reputation in the construction sector
Modern offices, on-site parking, and high-quality recruitment tools
Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression
A passionate, friendly, and high-performing team culture
If you are ambitious, commercially minded, and ready to build a long-term career in one of the most dynamic sectors in recruitment, we would like to hear from you.
All applications are handled in strict confidence

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