Senior Recruitment Consultant - Full or Part-time

Senior Recruitment Consultant (Insurtech/Professional Services)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm Hybrid or On-site considered (not remote)

Location: Basingstoke RG26

About Us:

Calibre Candidates is a trusted name in Executive Search and Professional Services recruitment, with over 25 years of brand recognition. Initially from HR roots, we work with senior-level professionals and decision-makers across Insurtech, FinTech, HR, Sales, Finance, Legal, and Consultancy sectors. Our mapped-out database, strong industry relationships, and commitment to quality make us a respected partner in the market.

Due to successfully hitting recent growth targets, we are now looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant with a strong delivery record to join our team. This is a unique opportunity where you’ll manage a warm desk, focus on high-value client accounts, and deliver quality over quantity. We are open to full-time or part-time applicants

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from briefing to placement
• Build and strengthen client relationships at senior level (CEOs, CSOs)
• Source, screen and manage high-quality candidates across mapped markets
• Daily use of LinkedIn and FireFish CRM
• Lead speculative BD using top-tier candidates to open new doors
• Coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding to ensure a smooth journey
• Post and market roles effectively across platforms including LinkedIn and Optimum
• Prepare for and attend exhibitions; follow up with clients and leads

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 2+ years of experience in agency recruitment (360 or delivery)
• Professional Services, FinTech, Insurtech or related-sector knowledge
• Excellent sourcing and LinkedIn search skills
• Confident communicator with smart presentation and gravitas at senior levels
• Based within 45 minutes of RG26 (hybrid potential after probation)
• Assertive and strategic with strong commercial awareness

Learning & Growth:

• 1 hour/week of personal coaching & training
• Career path available to grow into senior/strategic leadership roles
• Opportunity to support succession planning within the business

Package & Perks:

• £30,000-£35,000 base with regular reviews
• 5-10% commission on placements (regular 6 figure placement potential)
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (+1 per year of service to 28 days pa) pension scheme,

bonus structure

• Monthly OTE earnings and long-term growth opportunity
• Positive team culture, social events, flexibility and autonomy

✨ Why Join Us?

• Warm desk in a high-value niche with mapped-out client base
• Real opportunity to influence a growing business
• Unmatched future career potential – ask us more!
• Access to quality clients and candidates
• Flexible environment built around trust, not micro-management

If you're a talented recruiter focused on a long-term recruitment career with the potential for high value placements and/or a future management role, this could be your ideal next step.