Principal Recruitment Consultant – Fundraising Specialist
Are you a seasoned recruitment professional with a passion for making a difference? Do you have a proven track record of building successful recruitment desks and driving business growth? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking an experienced Principle Recruitment Consultant to join our expanding team in a role focused on new business development within Fundraising. You’ll have the autonomy to grow your own client base and shape a rewarding career in a supportive and flexible environment.
Position: Principal Recruitment Consultant – Fundraising Specialist
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Buckinghamshire
Salary: Circa £35,000 - £45,000 basic, plus uncapped bonus/commission
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week, 9 – 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
We are a specialist charity recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with inspiring non-profit organisations. With a strong reputation in the sector, we are expanding our team to include a Principal Recruitment Consultant specialising in fundraising recruitment.
About the Role
As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you will take the lead in developing and growing our fundraising recruitment function. This is a 360 recruitment role with a strong focus on business development, relationship building, and delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates.
Key responsibilities include:
- Business Development: Proactively identifying and engaging with new clients within the charity sector to build long-lasting partnerships.
- Desk Building: Establishing and growing a specialist fundraising recruitment desk, becoming the go-to expert for fundraising talent.
- Candidate Sourcing: Using innovative sourcing techniques to attract high-calibre fundraising professionals.
- Client Management: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and candidates alike.
- Market Insight: Staying ahead of industry trends to provide informed advice to clients and candidates.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated Recruitment Consultant who has a proven track record in business development and is excited by the opportunity to build a client base. Your experience in the recruitment sector, within the Not-for-Profit or charity field, will enable you to quickly develop strong relationships and provide clients with top-tier service.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in recruitment within the Charity and Not-For-Profit sector, with a strong focus on new business development and client acquisition.
- Ability to independently build and manage a sales pipeline, from lead generation to deal closure.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- A consultative approach to understanding client needs and matching them with tailored recruitment solutions.
- Self-starter with a results-oriented mindset, eager to achieve and exceed targets.
Why Join Us?
- An exciting opportunity to build your own desk with uncapped earning potential.
- A competitive salary with an uncapped bonus/commission structure (OTE Circa £80k - £90k).
- Remote working flexibility, with occasional travel
- A commitment to professional development, with mentoring and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to grow and shape the fundraising recruitment function within a specialist consultancy
If you're passionate about sales, business development, and making a positive impact in the Not-For-Profit sector, we’d love to hear from you!
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Executive, Recruitment Manager, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Charity Recruiter, Fundraising Recruitment, Charity Recruitment, Non-Profit Recruitment, Executive Recruitment, Recruiter.
