Senior Consultant - #2186397

Location: Leeds, UK

Company: Henderson Scott

Salary: £28,000-£35,000 + £3,600 Car Allowance + Up to 40% Commission + Benefits

About Henderson Scott

Henderson Scott is part of a specialist recruitment group backed by H2 Equity Partners, a European investment firm founded in 1991 with over £500 million in committed funds.

The group brings together Henderson Scott and Search, employing more than 350 people and generating over £250 million in turnover. We operate from offices across the UK and the US, including New York and Texas.

Henderson Scott recruits across Sales & Marketing, Technical, Operations, Finance, Legal and Technology.

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Sales division based out of our Leeds HQ, to further contribute to our success by delivering exceptional recruitment solutions to our clients.

What you’ll learn and do:

As a Senior Consultant at Henderson Scott, you will:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and engaging top talent to negotiating offers and onboarding candidates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates.
• Develop new business opportunities and manage existing accounts.
• Stay updated on industry trends to position Henderson Scott as a trusted partner in recruitment.

Market that you will cover:

• Our team focus on hiring sales professionals from mid-senior to board level across North America.
• We work with SME’s and global organisations in the Water & Wastewater market.
• Our clients range from manufacturers of Water Infrastructure products or the global companies across Chemicals, Filtration Equipment, Coolers and Chillers, Pumps & Valves and Full Treatment solutions.
• These companies sell into a range of F&B, Data Centres, Municipal, Industrial, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing markets
• Your responsibility will be to grow and develop the market and benefit from our continued success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven sales experience or experience as a recruitment consultant, ideally within a specialist or professional services sector.
• A strong track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with a passion for recruitment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

• £28,000-£35,000 salary + £3,600 Car Allowance
• Up to 40% Commission (Uncapped earning potential paid monthly, quarterly and annual top ups to a guaranteed level)
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development through our Recruitment Development Pathway
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing Private Equity backed organisation
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working
• Auto enrolment pension (Employee only) after 3 months
• Death in service benefit (3 x Annual salary)
• Tusker Electric Car Scheme
• Perm Commission Scheme
• 23 days holidays + 8 Statutory holidays + FlexHoliday (Buy and sell up to 5 days)
• iPhone & Laptop
• Tastecard Benefits Platform

Why Join Henderson Scott?

Before you apply, know what you're signing up for.

This is a high-performance environment. We hold ourselves and each other to a high bar, and we expect honest feedback in both directions. The work is demanding, with real goals and success is an expectation. But the camaraderie is genuine, and you'll have the tools, training, and support to build a career here.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to raise the bar and to take your recruitment career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to [email protected] or apply via www.hendersonscott.co.uk/work-for-us/

Join Henderson Scott and be part of our journey.

Interview & Application Process:

Our interview process is typically 2-3 rounds, focused on mutual fit and long-term alignment.