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Job Title


Principal Recruitment Consultant


Company : WestPoint Search


Location : Tonbridge, South East


Created : 2026-03-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Executive Search & Interim Technology & TransformationDo you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.Were looking for a Principal Recruitment Consultant to operate as a true senior contributor within our business. This is a hands-on, client-facing role for someone who knows how to win, manage, and deliver high-value recruitment assignments at a senior level.This role suits someone who enjoys autonomy, accountability, and working with senior stakeholders rather than volume or transactional recruitment.The roleYoull act as a trusted partner to clients, owning relationships end-to-end and delivering senior appointments across permanent and interim mandates.Key responsibilities include:Winning new business through intelligent, relationship-led conversationsManaging and growing existing client accounts at a senior levelLeading executive search and headhunting assignments (C-suite, C-1, senior leadership)Delivering complex, high-quality searches with discretion and paceAdvising clients on market conditions, talent availability, and hiring strategyActing as an Account Director on key accounts, owning delivery and commercial outcomesManaging senior candidates through structured, high-touch processesWhat were looking forProven experience as a Principal Consultant / Senior Consultant / Account Director in recruitmentStrong track record of winning and managing client relationshipsExperience delivering senior-level hires (ideally executive search or senior contingent)Comfortable operating with CIOs, CTOs, Transformation Leaders, and Board-level stakeholdersCommercially minded, credible, and confident in senior conversationsHigh standards xjdpvnf around quality, delivery, and client experienceSelf-starting, disciplined, and able to operate with autonomyWhats on offerSenior role with genuine ownership and influenceCompetitive base salary with strong commission / bonus upsideFlexibility and autonomy in how you operateOpportunity to help shape accounts, clients, and long-term growthIf youre operating at principal level already or doing the job without the title this is a role where your experience and judgement genuinely matter