Recruitment Consultant
Job Description
Job Title:andnbsp;Executive Search Consultant andndash; FMCG Food Recruitment
Location:andnbsp;UK-Based (Hybrid / Remote Options Available)
Salary:andnbsp;to andpound;65k andnbsp;+ Uncapped Commission + High Earning Potentialandnbsp;
The Opportunity
A high-performing executive search team specialising in FMCG Food recruitment is seeking experiencedandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;professionals to join its growing business.
This is a fast-paced, high-performance environment where successfulandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;professionals will work on retained and exclusive search assignments across the FMCG Food sector. The team is made up of highly professional executive search specialists andandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;professionals who operate at a senior level within the market.
This opportunity is open toandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;candidates from any recruitment sector background, however a permanent background is highly advantageous. Full training will be provided on retained executive search, allowing eachandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;to develop expertise in specialist search delivery and long-term client engagement.
Everyandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;joining the business will receive structured onboarding, mentoring, and training on how to succeed in a specialist executive search environment, including retained recruitment methodology, client development, and high-value placement strategy.
About the Team
The team consists of high-performingandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;professionals who are specialists in FMCG Food executive search.
Eachandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;operates within a supportive but highly ambitious environment, where collaboration, accountability, and performance are key. The culture is built around excellence, with everyandnbsp;Recruitment Consultant expected to deliver high-quality, retained recruitment outcomes for global FMCG clients.
The environment is vibrant, competitive, and success-driven, making it ideal for any ambitiousandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;looking to progress into executive search.
Typical Roles You Will Recruit For
As aandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;in FMCG Food executive search, you will work on senior-level mandates such as:
CEO / Managing Director andndash; FMCG Food
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Sales Director / Head of Sales
Marketing Director / Brand Director
Category Director / Category Manager
Supply Chain Director
Procurement Director
Operations Director / Manufacturing Director
Head of NPD (New Product Development)
Technical Director / Quality Director
Food Safety andamp; Compliance Director
HR Director / People Director
Export Sales Director
Sustainability / ESG Director
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver retained and exclusive executive search assignments within FMCG Food markets
- Develop and manage senior-level client relationships
- As aandnbsp;Recruitment Consultant, map and headhunt high-calibre executive talent globally
- As aandnbsp;Recruitment Consultant, manage end-to-end search processes from briefing to placement
- Provide market insight and strategic hiring advice
- Work closely with a high-performing executive search team
- Contribute to business development and client growth
Requirements
- Experience as aandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;in any recruitment sector is welcome wishing to specialise in a niche market
- Permanent recruitment (perms) background is highly desirableandnbsp;
- Strong experience as aandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;in business development or 360 recruitment
- Ambitious mindset with a desire to develop as a specialistandnbsp;Recruitment Consultant
Training andamp; Development
Everyandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;will receive full training on:
- Retained executive search methodology
- How to succeed as a specialistandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;in FMCG Food
- Client development strategies for aandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;in executive search
- Headhunting techniques for senior-levelandnbsp;assignments
- How to build a long-term career as a high-performingandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;in a specialist search business
Whatandrsquo;s on Offer
- Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
- High earning potential for ambitiousandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;professionals
- Structured training and progressionandnbsp;
- Access to senior FMCG Food executive search mandates
- Collaborative, high-performance team ofandnbsp;Recruitment Consultants
- Strong career development for anyandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;moving into executive search
Apply Now
This opportunity is open to anyandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;with recruitment experience, particularly those with a perms background looking to move into executive search.
If your experience does not perfectly match every requirement, you are still encouraged to connect withandnbsp;Michelle Waterworth on LinkedInandnbsp;and followandnbsp;Michelle Waterworth Recruitmentandnbsp;for updates on similarandnbsp;Recruitment Consultantandnbsp;opportunities and future roles that may be a better fit.Check out other recruitment roles at michellewaterworth. com