Recruitment Consultant

Executive Public Sector Recruiter

A leading executive search firm, is seeking an Executive Public Sector Recruitment Consultant to join its busy and high performong team in the East Midlands . This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the public sector recruitment market, focusing on both interim and permanent placements during a period of significant sector change.

The public sector is evolving rapidly, with organisations navigating new leadership structures, reforms, and increased demand for executive talent. This creates an exceptional opportunity for recruiters to make a meaningful impact, placing leaders who will shape the future of public services.

The successful candidate will work alongside some of the most accomplished executive public sector recruiters in the country, gaining invaluable experience and insights while contributing their own expertise. This role is also open to recruiters from other sectors who are looking to transition into public sector executive recruitment.

Key Responsibilities:

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Deliver high-quality executive search and recruitment solutions within the public sector

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Build and maintain strong client relationships across interim and permanent roles

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Source, assess, and place top-tier executive talent

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Work in a fast-paced, high-volume market, balancing multiple assignments simultaneously

Whats on Offer:

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Competitive salary to £55k with a generous commission structure

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2x day per week in the office

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Flexible working arrangements, including remote options

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Private healthcare and wellness programs

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Generous annual leave, plus sabbatical opportunities

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Continuous professional development and training programs

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A supportive and collaborative culture with strong recognition for high performance

Experience :

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Experienced recruiters, particularly those interested in public sector executive search

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Particular interest in Technology Recruitment ,Change Management , Professional Services Recruitment -Accountancy ,HR , Proccurement and Social Housing Recruitment

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Professionals comfortable in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

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Ambitious, client-focused individuals looking to develop a career in a growing and influential sector

This role represents a unique opportunity for recruitment professionals to join a high-performing team, accelerate their career, and play a key role in shaping leadership across the public sector.

*Although open to recruitment sector background it is essential that you have some experience of working as a recruitment consultant in a fee earning role to be considered for this role *

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