Job Description

Senior / principal recruitment consultant

£30,000 – £35,000 + uncapped commission (15-25%)

A wide range of wellbeing, social and financial benefits

Compass Associates are part of Compass Recruitment Solutions (CRS) – an award-winning recruitment and search organisation with 4 brands specialising in health, care, education, and life sciences. We work across the UK and internationally, and we’re proud of the values-led culture we’ve built – one where people are encouraged to grow, succeed, and have fun while they do it. Compass Associates focus on getting candidates great jobs, primarily in the independent (non NHS) health, care and increasingly, education sectors.

We’re hiring for a senior / principal recruitment consultant to join our team here at Compass! – Are you an experienced, hardworking and results-driven Recruitment Consultant? This role could be for you!

We are looking for someone who will play a vital role in building strong relationships with both candidates and clients, ensuring a seamless end to end recruitment journey that focuses on quality of service and impactful solutions.

To succeed in this fast-paced and dynamic business, we need individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong business acumen, and a money-motivated attitude. Exceptional communication skills, drive, and ambition are also essential.

You’ll be required to balance business development endeavours, account management and candidate relationships whilst having autonomy to work your market your way, and the backing of a team that’s collaborative, ambitious, and genuinely values high quality work.

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, we pride ourselves on offering a clear and structured pathway for career development, with a strong focus on nurturing future leaders within our team. We recognise that professional growth is essential not only for individual success but also for the long-term success of the business.

What we’re looking for?

• A strong work ethic with a good sense of humour
• Proven track record within a recruitment environment (ideally permanent recruitment)

• Resilience, motivated, and a willingness to learn
• Commercial and passionate about the job
• Degree qualified is beneficial
• A proactive and ‘can-do’ attitude!
• Great communication skills and team player – you enjoy talking to people
• A genuine interest in building professional relationships
• Drive to succeed and create a better future for yourself

Why CRS?

We are uniquely positioned as a true industry leader that places board positions at one end and then builds out multi-site and general management teams at another. We are PE backed and are currently in acquisition mode both in the UK and abroad, which will provide opportunities for consultants looking to progress their careers.

We prioritise staff development and progression and provide you with the tools necessary to be successful – you will be given training and support to develop into a true sector specialist.

We are highly automated with AI tools to utilise as well as LinkedIn premium accounts for new starters. We are plugged in to our sector and always attend industry events, conferences as well as hosting our own thought leadership roundtables, summer drinks and so.

We have a great reputation in our sectors and have become the ‘go to’ recruitment partner for many of our clients.We work with a number of businesses across the industry which means that you will have jobs to work and existing client relationships from day one as well as an active talent pool.

Our commitment to investing in our people is more than words — it’s a way of life. Alongside a competitive salary and commission scheme, we offer a fantastic range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and lifestyle, including:

• Free breakfast and fresh fruit to start your day right
• Generous holiday allowance that increases to 38 days with service YoY
• Quarterly company events and a lively social calendar
• Anniversary wellbeing gifts to celebrate your milestones
• 3pm finishes every Friday
• Retail discount scheme for savings on your favourite brand
• Industry-recognised training and qualifications
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Internal Referral Scheme – earn £500 when you refer great people
• Access to a financial advisor for expert guidance

….and many more

For high achievers then benefits ramp up dependent on success. Examples include:

• Car allowances
• Private health care
• Phone bills covered
• Electric car schemes
• Life/Critical illness insurance

If this is sounds like something that would be an exciting next step for you, please send your CV across to [email protected]

Alternatively if you just want to informally discuss options then please also get in touch for a chat.