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Head of Permanent Recruitment

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Maidstone, Kent

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

We’re looking for a Head of Permanent Recruitment to build, lead, and grow our permanent division. This role blends hands-on 360 recruitment with oversight of a delivery consultant supporting M&E candidate sourcing.

You’ll focus initially on generating permanent revenue, strengthening client relationships, and shaping a structured perms operation, with the long-term aim of growing the function into a multi‑consultant team across construction and M&E.

Key Responsibilities

Permanent Recruitment & Client Development

  * Grow permanent opportunities within existing accounts and new construction clients.

  * Build strong relationships with hiring managers and business leaders.

  * Take detailed job briefs, negotiate fees, and position us as a trusted permanent hiring partner.

End-to-End Delivery

  * Manage the full recruitment lifecycle - from job qualification to placement.

  * Source candidates through networking, referrals, and targeted search.

  * Interview, shortlist, manage processes, and handle offer negotiations.

  * Build long-term candidate relationships for repeat and referral business.

Leadership of Delivery Consultant

  * Guide the delivery consultant on sourcing priorities and role delivery.

  * Maintain strong pipelines across construction and M&E.

  * Support candidate qualification and ensure accurate CRM records.

Desk Ownership & Performance

  * Run the perms desk as a revenue-driving unit.

  * Build and manage pipelines of clients, roles, and candidates.

  * Ensure accurate forecasting, activity tracking, and margin performance.

Building the Perms Function

  * Establish scalable processes for permanent recruitment.

  * Leverage existing client relationships to develop the perms offering.

  * Identify opportunities to expand the team as demand grows.

What You’ll Bring

  * Proven success placing permanent roles.

  * Strong business development and client relationship skills.

  * Commercial mindset with a drive to grow revenue streams.

  * Excellent candidate assessment skills and process management.

  * Ability to balance sales activity with hands-on delivery.

  * Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders.

  * Experience supporting or developing delivery consultants (advantageous)

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