Principal Consultant

Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant Public Sector

London

£50,000 + Commission

A 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.

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