Principal Recruitment Consultant

We’re looking for an experienced and results-driven Recruitment Manager to lead from the front. You will combine personal billing excellence with team leadership, driving performance across both client and candidate delivery while building a high performing, accountable culture. This role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and takes ownership for both individual and team outcomes. Client & Business Development Build and own senior, high value client relationships, focusing on long term partnerships and repeat business You will be responsible for managing a full 360 desk, drive a consistent pipeline of high-quality roles for both yourself, and the team Lead from the front in business development activity, setting the standard for quality and execution Support the team in winning, qualifying, and converting new opportunities Act as a trusted advisor to clients, influencing hiring strategy and process Collaborate across teams to grow key accounts and expand Akkar’s market presence Candidate Delivery Build and maintain a high quality, well engaged network of niche candidates Set and uphold standards for candidate quality, engagement, and delivery across the team Support consultants in managing complex or high value processes Ensure a consistently strong candidate experience across all interactions Develop forward looking talent pipelines aligned to client demand Leadership & Performance Lead, coach, and develop consultants to improve performance and capability Set clear expectations and maintain accountability across activity, quality, and outcomes Use data and KPIs to identify trends, address gaps, and drive performance improvements Run structured 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planning sessions Address underperformance early and directly, while recognising and retaining high performers Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and development of new team members Maintain strong operational discipline across pipeline, process, and systems Lead from the front through consistent personal billing and execution How you operate Raise professional standards, energy and outcomes within the team Make clear decisions and take ownership for results Lead by example, particularly in high pressure situations Think beyond short term delivery, balancing immediate results with long term growth Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and high performance Remain composed, objective, and solutions focused in challenging situations #J-18808-Ljbffr