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Business Development / Senior Recruitment Consultant Specialising in Manufacturing and Engineering
Location: Manchester, UK – Accessible to Rochdale, Bolton, Oldham, Stockport, and surrounding areas.
This highly experienced Recruitment Consultant brings a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and business development acumen. With over a decade of hands-on experience in the Manufacturing and Engineering sectors, they have successfully driven recruitment strategies and business growth across diverse industries, including Defence, Automotive, and Renewable Energy.
Industry-Specific Expertise
- Engineering & Manufacturing Focus: Proven success in delivering recruitment solutions for manufacturing and engineering clients, from SMEs to multinational corporations.
- Technical Knowledge: Skilled in understanding technical job requirements, including roles in hydrogen, CCUS, and biofuels, ensuring a precise match for both clients and candidates.
- Sector Breadth: Experience spans Aerospace, Pharmaceuticals, Power, and Utilities, providing diverse insights into client needs and market trends.
Proven Results in Recruitment and Business Development
- Client Wins: Secured multi-national accounts and built enduring relationships with high-profile clients.
- High Performance: Created and led a technical division that billed £300k in its first year, surpassing targets.
Key Achievements
- 360 Recruitment Excellence: Personally billed £150k annually in previous roles while managing client acquisition, candidate sourcing, and full-cycle recruitment.
- Operational Impact: Boosted team productivity and morale by implementing KPIs, developing training plans, and leading performance management initiatives.
- Innovation During Challenges: Adapted recruitment processes during the pandemic to maintain business continuity and drive success.
- Scaling Teams: Recruited and developed teams for multiple companies, creating structured approaches to growth and talent retention.
Hard Skills
- New business development and tender management
- Negotiation and stakeholder engagement
- Strategic workforce planning and project RPO solutions
Soft Skills
- Leadership and motivational coaching
- Strong interpersonal skills for client and candidate engagement
- Adaptability to dynamic and challenging recruitment environments
Leadership and Team Building
This candidate is not only a recruiter but a team builder. They’ve successfully managed teams, from trainee consultants to seasoned professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. By creating positive and engaging work environments, they’ve consistently overcome retention challenges and driven team success.
Why Consider This Candidate?
- Diverse Experience: A mix of agency and consultancy experience across niche and large-scale markets.
- Measurable Impact: A track record of quantifiable results, from business growth to team success.
- Passion for Recruitment: A dedicated professional who thrives on connecting top-tier talent with innovative companies in the manufacturing and engineering sectors.
With a strong foundation in technical recruitment and a history of exceeding expectations, this candidate is ready to bring their expertise to a forward-thinking recruitment agency. Their combination of leadership, technical insight, and recruitment acumen positions them as an asset to any team.
Are you looking to enhance your agency’s presence in the Manufacturing and Engineering sectors? This candidate could be the one to lead your success.
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