Senior German-Speaking Recruitment Consultant

Senior German-Speaking Recruitment Consultant

Location: Farringdon, London

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 5 days per week in the office

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced German-Speaking Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team and take ownership of a specialist recruitment desk focused on the German market.

This is a 360° recruitment role for an established recruiter who can develop new business, manage key client relationships and deliver high-quality candidates across specialist and technical markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of clients across the German market.
• Identify and win new business through proactive sales, networking, market research and relationship building.
• Build long-term relationships with senior hiring managers and key decision-makers.
• Manage vacancies from initial client briefing through to successful placement.
• Source and headhunt high-calibre candidates using LinkedIn, databases, referrals and direct approaches.
• Build and maintain strong specialist candidate networks across Germany.
• Conduct candidate qualification, interviews and detailed suitability assessments.
• Present and shortlist candidates against technical, professional and cultural requirements.
• Manage the complete interview, feedback, negotiation and offer process.
• Handle counteroffers and successfully close placements.
• Provide clients with relevant salary, talent availability and market intelligence.
• Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities for additional business.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, activity levels and recruitment pipelines.
• Take ownership of personal revenue, placement and business-development targets.
• Develop deep market knowledge and establish a strong reputation within your specialist sector.

Requirements

• Fluent German with strong English communication skills.
• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant / Senior Recruitment Consultant.
• Demonstrable track record of billing, business development and successful placements.
• Strong 360° recruitment experience across both client and candidate management.
• Confident business developer with the ability to win and grow client accounts.
• Experienced in headhunting and engaging passive candidates.
• Commercially driven, resilient and motivated by achieving targets.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working 5 days per week from the office.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission/bonus.
• Clear progression opportunities for high performers.
• Autonomy to develop and grow your own German market.
• Opportunity to work with leading businesses and specialist professionals across Germany.
• High-performance, collaborative office environment.
• Strong earning potential based on individual performance.