Principal Recruitment Consultant in Birmingham

Salary/package: £38,000 to £42,000 per annum plus commission

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Commercial Services Group (CSG) are looking for a Principal Recruitment Consultant to play a pivotal role in driving recruitment within the renewable energy sector. This is a unique opportunity to combine commercial success with social impact, contributing to the UK’s net zero ambitions while helping shape a rapidly growing business.

Who we are

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO). We support over 16,000 education and public sector customers across the UK and internationally, generating over £800 million in revenue annually. As part of the Corporate Services Division, you’ll be part of a fast-growing organisation that reinvests profits into frontline public services, combining commercial performance with real social impact.

Why this role matters

The Principal Recruitment Consultant will drive end-to-end recruitment within the renewable energy sector, sourcing and placing high-calibre professionals across key disciplines. By building strong client and candidate relationships, the role ensures workforce solutions that directly support net zero goals. This position is critical to both the growth of CSG’s energy recruitment business and its wider mission of delivering social value and commercial success.

What you’ll be doing

• Build and maintain strong client relationships across utilities, renewable energy, technology, and public sector organisations.
• Identify client workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions that align with service goals.
• Develop and grow a client pool of at least 200 hiring managers and decision makers within the first six months.
• Source and engage candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking to build a specialist talent pool.
• Conduct interviews, vetting, and compliance checks to ensure candidate suitability and readiness.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy briefing through to placement and aftercare.
• Achieve agreed activity targets including CV submissions, interviews arranged, and monthly placements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, employment legislation, GDPR, and safeguarding policies.
• Monitor market trends, legislation, and workforce challenges in the UK and US energy sectors.
• Drive business development by securing new clients, signing terms, and expanding recruitment opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a 360-recruitment agency environment.
• Specific industry experience within recruitment for the utilities or renewable energy market.
• Strong IT skills, particularly working with Microsoft Office packages.
• Proficient use of a Recruitment CRM system including advert management, searches, vacancy management and placement recording.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £38,000 to £42,000 per annum plus commission.
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off.
• Life assurance cover (4x salary).
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme.
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme.
• Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress.

Why CSG?

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.

We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.

CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.