Senior Recruitment Consultant

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Focus Area:
Public Sector Corporate Procurement

Focus Area:
Public Sector Procurement & Commercial (UK-wide)

• Flexible hybrid working: 1-2 days per week in the office (depending on location) - based near Woking / Guildford with free parking all week

• Financially rewarding package: competitive base salary plus an extremely lucrative commission structure - flat 30% commission from day one

• Immediate impact: access to an established portfolio of public sector PSL clients and key frameworks from day one, with a warm desk supporting delivery into mid-senior assignments across the public sector

• Autonomous environment: work your way in a supportive, high-trust culture (no micro-management)

• Generous benefits: 25 days holiday + your birthday off + 12 wellness days (38 days paid time off total), pension, private healthcare and more

We offer not just great financial rewards, but also a culture that values work-life balance and personal growth.

We're looking to make another important hire into our Public Sector Practice-developing and delivering recruitment solutions across Central Government, Local Authorities, NHS bodies and Blue Light Services, with a core focus on Procurement / Commercial.

1st Executive is the UK's largest independent specialist in Procurement & Supply Chain recruitment, with a reputation built on search-led delivery and long-term client partnerships.

Our Public Sector Practice is positioned as a preferred supplier through key recruitment frameworks (including CCS RM6229, RM6277, PSR, MStar3 and Blue Light Commercial Services, amongst others).

Working as part of our Public Sector team, you will:

• Develop and grow our Public Sector Procurement & Commercial offering across the UK (central government through to local)

• Build and maintain senior-level networks and long-term client partnerships across public sector procurement, commercial and contract management functions

• Operate as a billing 360 recruiter within a small, successful team-winning work, delivering roles, and building a desk with real momentum

• Deliver permanent and interim recruitment across typical Public Sector disciplines including Procurement, SRM, Contract Management, Category Management and Commercial Management

• Confidently manage roles requiring enhanced vetting (e.g., BPSS, DBS, CTC, SV and DV), ensuring a smooth candidate and client experience

You'll be supported with access to an established framework position and a strong network-enabling fast, high-quality delivery into public sector hiring needs.

Essential experience:

• Proven recruitment experience (or team leadership) within a professional / corporate recruitment environment, with a genuine interest in building a long-term career in Public Sector recruitment

• Track record of building contract and/or permanent revenue through business development, networking and delivery

• Strong credibility engaging with stakeholders at mid-to-senior level (Procurement / Commercial leaders)

Skills & traits:

• Motivated by winning new clients, developing accounts, and becoming a trusted market partner

• Strong work ethic, pace, and resilience

• High professional standard of spoken and written English

• Degree educated or qualified by experience

Please submit a CV detailing your experience, motivations, and ambitions.