Senior Recruitment Consultant (Insurtech/Professional Services)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm Hybrid or On-site considered (not remote)
Location: Basingstoke RG26
🏢 About Us:
Calibre Candidates is a trusted name in Executive Search and Professional Services recruitment, with over 25 years of brand recognition. Initially from HR roots, we work with senior-level professionals and decision-makers across Insurtech, FinTech, HR, Sales, Finance, Legal, and Consultancy sectors. Our mapped-out database, strong industry relationships, and commitment to quality make us a respected partner in the market.
Due to successfully hitting recent growth targets, we are now looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant with a strong delivery record to join our team. This is a unique opportunity where you’ll manage a warm desk, focus on high-value client accounts, and deliver quality over quantity. We are open to full-time or part-time applicants
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from briefing to placement
* Build and strengthen client relationships at senior level (CEOs, CSOs)
* Source, screen and manage high-quality candidates across mapped markets
* Daily use of LinkedIn and FireFish CRM
* Lead speculative BD using top-tier candidates to open new doors
* Coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding to ensure a smooth journey
* Post and market roles effectively across platforms including LinkedIn and Optimum
* Prepare for and attend exhibitions; follow up with clients and leads
🤝 Ideal Candidate Profile:
* 2+ years of experience in agency recruitment (360 or delivery)
* Professional Services, FinTech, Insurtech or related-sector knowledge
* Excellent sourcing and LinkedIn search skills
* Confident communicator with smart presentation and gravitas at senior levels
* Based within 45 minutes of RG26 (hybrid potential after probation)
* Assertive and strategic with strong commercial awareness
🎓 Learning & Growth:
* 1 hour/week of personal coaching & training
* Career path available to grow into senior/strategic leadership roles
* Opportunity to support succession planning within the business
💼 Package & Perks:
* £30,000-£35,000 base with regular reviews
* 5-10% commission on placements (regular 6 figure placement potential)
* 22 days holiday + bank holidays (+1 per year of service to 28 days pa) pension scheme,
bonus structure
* Monthly OTE earnings and long-term growth opportunity
* Positive team culture, social events, flexibility and autonomy
✨ Why Join Us?
* Warm desk in a high-value niche with mapped-out client base
* Real opportunity to influence a growing business
* Unmatched future career potential - ask us more!
* Access to quality clients and candidates
* Flexible environment built around trust, not micro-management
If you're a talented recruiter focused on a long-term recruitment career with the potential for high value placements and/or a future management role, this could be your ideal next step.