Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant in London

Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant – Public SectorLondon50,000 + CommissionAn executive search consultancy is expanding its public sector team and is looking for an experienced recruiter ready to step into senior, high-impact search work across government and public sector markets.This is a chance to operate at leadership level, partnering with public sector organisations on retained and exclusive assignments. Every mandate runs through a formal, compliant route to market, and the environment is built around quality, discretion and long-term relationships.The company Every assignment is retained or exclusive. Structured, evidence-based selection methodology: standardised scoring, multiple assessors and bias-awareness training as standard. Appointments centre on strategic influence and national impact, not transactional volume hiring. Dedicated research support behind every consultant, with cross-trained cover across the team. A genuine track record of promoting from within. Several of today's team leaders started in junior or research-support roles.The role Leading retained and exclusive search assignments across public sector markets. Advising clients on senior and leadership-level hiring. Proactively identifying and engaging senior, often passive, talent. Managing the full search lifecycle with a structured, consultative, insight-led approach. Building deep sector knowledge and long-term client relationships.Who this would suit Recruiters with experience in public sector, executive search, or senior/leadership-level search. Individuals who enjoy senior-level conversations and a research-driven, strategic approach. Consultants who prefer high-value, low-volume work over transactional recruitment. Ambitious, credible communicators who want to elevate their market and earning potential.What's on offer 50,000 basic salary plus a commission structure. Structured coaching, mentoring and personalised development plans. Clear internal progression routes, with a strong history of promoting from within. A collaborative culture that invests in long-term development, not just short-term numbers. Exposure to senior stakeholders and high-impact assignments at national level. A London base with an established, well-regarded name in this market.If you're ready to move deeper into public sector search and join a business where high performance is the norm, this could be the right next step.rec2rec-search.com – specialist recruitment for the recruitment sector