Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant
Management Resources
Location: Reading
Robert Half is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant to join our established Management Resources (MR) team.
Whether you're an experienced recruiter or looking to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to join a high-impact team placing senior interim talent across finance, transformation, operations, and strategy.
As a Senior / Principal Consultant, you'll work closely with senior leaders to solve complex business challenges, build lasting client relationships, and deliver flexible, high-calibre interim talent solutions.
In return, you'll be part of a passionate and vibrant team, supported by industry-leading training, cutting-edge technology, and a rewarding package of benefits. Meet your future career at Robert Half, the global leader in talent solutions.
About the role
Specialising in interim and project-based roles, you'll manage the full recruitment process across key business functions, delivering flexible, high-impact talent solutions.
You'll build and maintain trusted relationships with C-suite clients and senior stakeholders, gaining deep insight into their business needs and offering tailored, consultative support.
You'll develop and nurture a high-quality network of interim consultants and contractors, ensuring fast, effective placements for time-sensitive assignments.
Partnering closely with clients, you'll scope project briefs, define requirements, and provide expert advice to ensure successful outcomes.
You'll contribute to business development by identifying new market opportunities, deepening client engagement, and driving growth across priority sectors.
Your skills and experience
- You have a minimum of 3 years' experience in recruitment, ideally within interim, contract, or management consulting environments, and bring a proven track record of success.
- You demonstrate strong commercial acumen and consistently deliver results in fast-paced, target-driven settings.
- You bring excellent relationship management and client-facing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels.
- You have a deep understanding of the interim talent market and project-based delivery, allowing you to provide strategic and responsive recruitment solutions.
- You are confident, credible, and consultative in your approach - engaging clients and candidates with professionalism and insight.
- You are self-motivated, organised, and focused on outcomes, thriving in high-performance environments where results matter.
What we offer
When you join us, we will invest in your financial and personal wellbeing with benefits that work for you. Our package includes:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Transparent quarterly performance-based bonuses
- Well-being initiatives designed to support your mental, physical and financial health
- Industry-leading training and continuous professional development
- Access to the latest technology and tools to help you succeed
- Recognition programmes celebrating both individual and team achievements
- National and international career mobility opportunities
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