Principal Recruitment Consultant
- Leeds
- £30,000-37,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Leeds
Remuneration: Up to £37,000 basic (DOE) + up to £5,000 car allowance, Uncapped Commission, BenefitsAre you an experienced Recruitment Consultant looking for a path to Leadership?If you’re an experienced recruiter who’s delivering results but feeling blocked by rigid KPIs, reshuffled desks, or vague progression promises - you’re not alone. Many skilled consultants hit a point where the environment no longer matches their ambition.At ATA Recruitment, we understand that senior recruiters don’t need micromanaging - they need space to grow. We’ve built a culture that supports autonomy, celebrates performance, and offers real control over your career.We’re growing our team in Leeds and looking for a Principal Consultant to grow the contract engineering recruitment desk across the North. You’ll inherit warm client relationships, work a market with proven success, and be supported to scale it as your own - with a clear pathway into a future leadership role.The Role and About YouAs a Principal Consultant, you’ll be trusted to run your desk like a business, with the tools, support, and data you need from day one:
- Develop client relationships through meaningful, consultative engagement — not just weekly call targets.
- Manage a portfolio of clients and roles across engineering within the North.
- Deliver end-to-end recruitment solutions, from briefing to placement, with full accountability.
- Engage high-quality candidates through targeted sourcing and outreach strategies.
- Identify opportunities to grow your desk - whether that’s deepening existing accounts or opening new doors.
- A successful track record in 360 contract recruitment (any market considered).
- Confidence in building and maintaining strong client and candidate relationships.
- The desire to take ownership of your performance - and your earnings.
- A strategic mindset, but still happy to roll up your sleeves and deliver.
- Strong written and spoken English, with attention to detail.
- Uncapped Commission from Day One: Uncapped commission - no moving goalposts.
- Real Career Progression: Clear steps from Consultant through to leadership, backed by examples across the business.
- Autonomy and Support: Run your desk with freedom, backed by a leadership team who provide guidance, not control.
- Recognition That Means Something: Structured career development, incentives, and a culture where performance is acknowledged — not taken for granted.
- Part of a Bigger Network: As part of the RTC Group, we’re a well-established name in technical and engineering recruitment with resources to match.