Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

Location: Harrogate (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive + Commission + Benefits About Us: We are a dynamic and established executive search recruitment agency based in the heart of Harrogate, specializing in senior executive mandates for global leaders in agriculture and food sectors. Our clients include large growers, breeders, exporters, AgTech innovators, and food industry giants worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering retained search solutions that go beyond traditional recruitment—thoroughly researching, mapping, and screening the market to identify and secure the very best C-suite talent. With a collaborative team environment and a track record of success, we're expanding and looking for a passionate recruiter to join us.

The Role: This is a full 360° billing position where you'll take ownership of the entire recruitment lifecycle. You'll sell our premium retained search services to businesses of all sizes seeking exceptional C-suite leaders, ensuring they access top-tier candidates through in-depth market analysis. As a key player in our team, you'll not only win new clients and secure retained projects but also nurture ongoing relationships to deliver outstanding service and safeguard long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively prospect and win new clients across global agriculture, AgTech, and food sectors, pitching our retained executive search solutions.
• Manage the full recruitment process: from client briefing and market mapping to candidate screening, shortlisting, and placement.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver on mandates, leveraging our global network and industry expertise.
• Achieve personal billing targets while contributing to the agency's growth.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a recruiter, ideally in a 360° role within recruitment or executive search.
• A passion for business development, with strong sales skills and the ability to engage at senior levels.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with a client-focused mindset.
• Knowledge of the agriculture, AgTech, or food sectors is advantageous but not essential—we'll provide training.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and eager to advance into executive search.

Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced recruiter to step into the world of executive search and elevate your career. Enjoy hybrid working with easy access to Harrogate's excellent rail links, a supportive team culture, uncapped commission, professional development, and the chance to work on high-profile global mandates. If you're ready to make an impact in a thriving industry, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

If you are ready for the next stage of your recruitment career, contact Barrie Dewhirst in the strictest confidence on 07487 508210 or email [email protected]

Equal Opportunities Employer: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.