Head of Recruitment - North America in Peterborough

Head of Recruitment - North America in Peterborough

Peterborough Full-Time No working from home possible
Henderson Brown

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Source and engage top talent while managing the recruitment process from start to finish.
  • Company: Fast-growing recruitment firm with a supportive, performance-driven culture.
  • Benefits: Uncapped commission, gym membership, healthcare plans, and clear career progression.
  • Other info: Opportunity for rapid growth and ownership in a thriving environment.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in shaping careers.
  • Qualifications: Experience in recruitment or sales, strong communication skills, and a drive to succeed.

We’re growing — fast. And we’re hiring ambitious individuals to join us as either a Recruitment Consultant or Senior Recruitment Consultant across three of our expanding divisions: Procurement & Supply Chain, Technical & Quality.

Whether you’re an experienced recruiter ready to take ownership and drive revenue, or you’re coming from a sales or business development background and want to break into recruitment, this is your opportunity to build a successful, high-performing career.

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you’ll bring proven recruitment experience, confidence in winning and managing clients, and the ability to deliver consistently while mentoring others. As a Recruitment Consultant, you don’t need recruitment experience — but you do need the drive to succeed, strong communication skills, and a background in sales, business development, or a similar commercial environment. You’ll work in a supportive but performance-driven environment, with real autonomy and clear progression.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Own the candidate market: Source, engage and build relationships with high-quality candidates through multiple channels including LinkedIn, referrals and direct outreach. Understand what drives them and match them to the right opportunities.
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process: From shortlisting and interviews through to offer and placement — ensuring a smooth, professional experience.
  • Build strong client relationships: Partner with clients to understand their hiring needs and become a trusted advisor through consistent, high-quality delivery.
  • Drive business growth: Contribute to business development through networking, market insight, candidate-led opportunities and social selling — with greater ownership as you progress.
  • Create a standout candidate experience: Keep candidates engaged, informed and supported throughout the process.
  • Manage offers & negotiations: Support and guide candidates through offers, managing expectations around salary, benefits and start dates.
  • Maintain quality & compliance: Ensure all processes are followed accurately, keeping systems up to date and compliant.

What Success Looks Like:

  • Consistent contribution to placements and revenue.
  • A strong, growing network of candidates.
  • Positive feedback from both clients and candidates.
  • Increasing ownership of clients and recruitment processes.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Several years’ recruitment experience.
  • Proven track record in billing and client development.
  • Confidence in managing the full recruitment lifecycle.
  • Background in sales, business development, account management or similar.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills.
  • High levels of motivation, resilience and ambition.

For both:

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
  • Strong organisation and time management.
  • Commercial awareness and curiosity.
  • A proactive, results-focused mindset.

The Package:

  • Uncapped commission structure.
  • Gym membership & healthcare plans.
  • Clear, fast-track career progression.

This isn’t just another recruitment role — it’s a chance to build something, progress quickly, and be rewarded for the results you deliver.

Head of Recruitment - North America in Peterborough employer: Henderson Brown

Henderson Brown is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in Northamptonshire, where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront of our operations. We offer competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within the thriving food manufacturing sector. Join us to make a meaningful impact on our commercial strategy and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.

Henderson Brown

Contact Details:

Henderson Brown Recruitment Team

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Recruitment Experience
Client Management
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