Principal Recruitment Consultant

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is looking for a Principal Recruitment Consultant to drive recruitment within the renewable energy sector. This role combines commercial success with social impact, supporting the UK’s net‑zero ambitions while shaping a rapidly growing business.

CSG is the UK’s largest local authority‑owned trading company, supporting over 16,000 education and public‑sector customers with annual revenue exceeding £800 million. As part of the Corporate Services Division, we reinvest profits into frontline services, pairing commercial performance with real social impact.

The Principal Recruitment Consultant will source and place high‑calibre professionals across key disciplines, driving end‑to‑end recruitment for the renewable energy sector. The role ensures workforce solutions that directly support net‑zero goals and contributes to CSG’s growth and social‑value mission.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships across utilities, renewable energy, technology, and public‑sector organisations.
• Identify client workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions that align with service goals.
• Develop and grow a client pool of at least 200 hiring managers and decision‑makers within the first six months.
• Source and engage candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking to build a specialist talent pool.
• Conduct interviews, vetting, and compliance checks to ensure candidate suitability and readiness.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy briefing to placement and aftercare.
• Achieve agreed activity targets, including CV submissions, interviews arranged, and monthly placements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, employment legislation, GDPR, and safeguarding policies.
• Monitor market trends, legislation, and workforce challenges in the UK and US energy sectors.
• Drive business development by securing new clients, signing terms, and expanding recruitment opportunities.

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a 360‑recruitment agency environment.
• Specific industry experience within recruitment for the utilities or renewable‑energy market.
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office.
• Proficient use of a Recruitment CRM system covering advert management, searches, vacancy management and placement recording.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Salary of £38,000 to £42,000 per annum plus commission.
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off.
• Life assurance cover (4× salary).
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan, and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme.
• Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress.

CSG is the UK’s largest LATCO, generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai, and Bangkok, we aim to become the global leader in education and public‑sector solutions.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Sales and Business Development
• Industries:
  Services for Renewable Energy