Principal Recruitment Consultant - FMCG and Consumer Retail …, Morley

Role: Principal Recruitment Consultant - FMCG and Consumer Retail

Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid)

Division: Sales & Marketing, Consumer Practice

Package: Basic Salary: 35,000- 45,000 + Uncapped Commission (up to 40% of billings) + 4,800 Car Allowance + Paid Car Parking + Private Healthcare & Many Other Benefits

Henderson Scott is expanding its high-performing Consumer Practice within the Sales & Marketing Division, and we're looking for an experienced recruiter to take on a Principal Consultant role in our Leeds office.

The Role

You'll play a leading role in shaping senior-level recruitment across the Consumer & FMCG markets - covering categories such as food, drink, cosmetics, home and pet. You'll manage end-to-end mandates, drive business development, nurture key client relationships and become a trusted advisor on hiring strategy, market insight and talent trends.
You'll also play a key role in driving the growth of the Consumer Practice, with scope to mentor others and help define our market presence.

What You'll Bring

• Proven success in recruitment within FMCG, Consumer, Retail or related sectors
• A strong track record of fees, business development and senior-level delivery
• Confidence managing client relationships and leading strategic hiring projects
• A proactive, commercial, ambitious mindset
• Desire to contribute to a growing, PE-backed, high-performance division

What We Offer

• Fantastic, market leading package (see above)
• Award winning training and development programmes for employees of all levels
• Hybrid working with autonomy and flexibility
• Clear routes to future leadership
• A collaborative, high-growth environment backed by investment and a proven reputation across Sales & Marketing and Consumer markets

If you're a driven, credible recruiter looking for a bigger platform, stronger backing and genuine career progression - this is a standout opportunity.

For further information contact Alex Bourne: (url removed)

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