Executive Recruiter

Oliver James Associates is a leading global specialist recruitment consultancy operating across Financial Services, Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and Digital & Technology sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to our clients and candidates whilst fostering a high-performance, supportive culture for our consultants.

The Role

We're seeking an ambitious and proven Recruiter to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to work with prestigious clients, develop your career in a meritocratic environment, and achieve significant financial rewards through our industry-leading commission structure.

You'll manage the full 360-degree recruitment process, building lasting relationships with clients and candidates whilst contributing to the continued success of our business.

Business Development:

• Identify and engage new business opportunities through proactive BD activity including cold calling, networking, and referrals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and HR decision-makers within your specialism
• Develop deep market knowledge and position yourself as a trusted advisor to clients

Candidate Management:

• Source, attract, and engage high-caliber candidates through various channels including headhunting, job boards, Linked In, and referrals
• Conduct thorough candidate interviews and assessments to ensure cultural and technical fit
• Manage candidates through the entire recruitment lifecycle from initial engagement through to offer acceptance and beyond

Delivery & Account Management:

• Work consultatively with clients to understand their hiring needs and business challenges
• Manage job briefs, create compelling job advertisements, and deliver shortlists of qualified candidates
• Negotiate offers and maintain communication throughout the hiring process
• Build long-term partnerships with clients to become their recruitment partner of choice
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a recruitment agency
• Proven track record of hitting or exceeding targets
• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Resilient, self-motivated, and commercially focused
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities

What We Offer

• Uncapped commission structure with accelerators
• Clear path to promotion based on performance, not tenure
• Structured training and development programs
• Mentorship from senior consultants and leadership
• Genuine meritocracy with fast-track opportunities for high performers