Principal Recruitment Consultant Location: Leeds Remuneration: Up to £37,000 basic (DOE) + up to £5,000 car allowance, Uncapped Commission, Benefits

Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant looking for a path to Leadership?

If you’re an experienced recruiter who’s delivering results but feeling blocked by rigid KPIs, reshuffled desks, or vague progression promises - you’re not alone. Many skilled consultants hit a point where the environment no longer matches their ambition.

At ATA Recruitment, we understand that senior recruiters don’t need micromanaging - they need space to grow. We’ve built a culture that supports autonomy, celebrates performance, and offers real control over your career.

We’re growing our team in Leeds and looking for a Principal Consultant to grow the contract engineering recruitment desk across the North. You’ll inherit warm client relationships, work a market with proven success, and be supported to scale it as your own - with a clear pathway into a future leadership role.

The Role and About You

As a Principal Consultant, you’ll be trusted to run your desk like a business, with the tools, support, and data you need from day one:

Develop client relationships through meaningful, consultative engagement — not just weekly call targets. Manage a portfolio of clients and roles across engineering within the North. Deliver end-to...