Recruitment Consultant / Senior Recruitment Consultant / Practice Head Accountancy & Executive Search

Location: Leicestershire East Midlands
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 basic + benefits + progression

Overview

A high‑growth recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant, Senior Recruitment Consultant or Practice Head to join its expanding Leicestershire office. This role is suitable for both a driven Recruitment Consultant ready to progress and an experienced Practice Head looking to lead a team of Recruitment Consultants within Accountancy & Finance and Professional Search.

The Company

This well‑established consultancy specialises in Accountancy & Finance, Professional Services and Commercial recruitment. Following strong growth , the business is now investing in the East Midlands region and requires an ambitious Recruitment Consultant or Practice Head to support and develop the local team. The position includes the opportunity to lead and mentor Recruitment Consultants while helping drive regional strategy.

The Role

Suitable for a high‑performing Recruitment Consultant seeking clear career progression or a Practice Head already experienced in leading Recruitment Consultants. Responsibilities include:

* Managing and growing a portfolio of Accountancy & Finance clients

* Developing new business across the East Midlands

* Delivering full 360 recruitment consultant duties

* Leading, coaching and developing a team of Recruitment Consultants (for Practice Head level)

* Supporting growth plans and contributing to strategy and performance

* Building long‑term client and candidate relationships

Experience

To succeed in this Recruitment Consultant or Practice Head role, you will bring:

* Experience as a Recruitment Consultant (Accountancy sector preferred but not essential)

* Strong business development and relationship‑building skills

* A results‑driven, resilient and commercial approach

* Leadership experience or the ambition to progress into managing Recruitment Consultants

* The drive to build and grow a successful Leicester practice

Whether you are an established Recruitment Consultant or already leading teams, this role offers a clear pathway for progression.

What's on Offer

* Basic salary £45k-£60k

* Attractive commission and bonus structure-no threshold initially

* Tailored Indivdiual benefits package

* Genuine career progression into senior leadership

* Direct guidance from a senior founder

*Although open to recruitment sector background it is essential that you have some experience of working as a recruitment consultant in a fee earning role to be considered for this role *

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