Senior Recruitment Specialist in Manchester

Senior Recruitment Specialist in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 40000 - 42500 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
We are Footprint

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage and grow a successful White Collar Permanent recruitment desk in construction.
  • Company: Join We Are Footprint, a respected brand in the construction sector.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped commission, and clear progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Supportive leadership team and immediate earning potential.
  • Why this job: Inherit a warm desk with established client relationships and live vacancies.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in White Collar Permanent Construction Recruitment and strong client management skills.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 42500 Β£ per year.

Are you an experienced White Collar Permanent Recruitment Consultant looking to inherit a warm desk with established client relationships, live vacancies and genuine opportunity to grow? At We Are Footprint, we're looking for a Senior or Principal Consultant to take ownership of a successful White Collar Permanent desk, working with some of the UK's leading construction contractors, developers and consultancies.

This is not a cold desk. You'll be joining a well-established market with:

  • Existing PSL agreements and preferred supplier relationships
  • Long-standing client accounts
  • Live permanent vacancies from day one
  • An established candidate network
  • A respected brand with a strong reputation across the construction sector

This role offers genuine autonomy to develop and grow the desk while benefiting from the support of an experienced and ambitious leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and growing an established White Collar Permanent desk
  • Building and developing relationships with existing and prospective clients
  • Generating new business opportunities within target markets
  • Sourcing and placing high-quality construction professionals
  • Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy qualification through to placement
  • Delivering a first-class service to both clients and candidates
  • Driving consistent fee generation and business growth

About You

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

  • Proven experience within White Collar Permanent Construction Recruitment
  • A successful billing track record
  • Experience managing PSL and preferred supplier relationships
  • Strong client development and candidate management skills
  • A commercial and proactive approach
  • The ability to work independently and take ownership of results

Why Join We Are Footprint?

  • Warm desk with immediate earning potential
  • Established client base and active vacancies
  • Competitive salary and uncapped commission structure
  • Clear progression opportunities
  • Supportive and experienced leadership team
  • Strong reputation within the construction sector

If you're looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact whilst continuing to build a successful permanent recruitment career, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.

Senior Recruitment Specialist in Manchester employer: We are Footprint

At We Are Footprint, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering a warm desk with immediate earning potential and a supportive leadership team that fosters professional growth. Our strong reputation in the construction sector, combined with established client relationships and active vacancies, creates a dynamic work culture where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact from day one.

We are Footprint

Contact Details:

We are Footprint Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Recruitment Specialist in Manchester

White Collar Permanent Recruitment
Client Relationship Management
Business Development
Candidate Sourcing
Full Recruitment Lifecycle Management
Fee Generation
PSL Management