Principal Recruitment Consultant - Team Based

Posted 29 July 2025
Salary £28,300 - £35,000 (OTE £40K - £55K+)
LocationBirmingham
Job type Permanent
Discipline Recruitment
ReferenceJARSPCTEAM29072025
Contact NameLauren Golder

Job description

Job Title: Principal Recruitment Consultant
Location: Birmingham (St Pauls Square)
Salary: £28,300 - £35,000 + Uncapped Commission with low thresholds
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (8:30pm – 5:30pm Mon-Thurs with 4pm Finish on Fridays)
Start Date: Immediate or flexible for the right candidate

🌟Love Recruitment, But Want More From Your Workplace?

Join a values-led agency that truly rewards experience.

If you're an experienced 360 recruiter who’s passionate about the industry but seeking a more supportive, people-first environment – this could be your next move. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions, we blend high performance with a genuine culture of collaboration and growth.

🏆 Recently named in the Recruiter HOT 100 (2024), awarded Investors in People Gold, and winners of the People’s Platform Award 2023 for company culture – we don’t just talk about valuing people. We live it.

💸 What’s on offer?

We know experienced consultants bring serious value, and we reward it accordingly:

  • Starting salary: £28,300 – £35,000

  • Transparent, uncapped commission structure with low thresholds

  • Clear progression options - whether you want to lead teams or be a top-billing specialist

  • 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 31 with service

  • Comprehensive healthcare package - incl. Life Assurance, optional Dental Plan, Health Insurance

  • Heka Wellbeing Credits – monthly allowance to spend on fitness, mental health, nutrition & more

  • Tailored development paths – Management, or high-performing individual route

🔍 The Role

As an experienced 360 consultant, you’ll step into one of our specialist divisions:
Human Resources, Finance & Procurement, Legal, Social Housing, Property Management or Tech. You’ll:

  • Own and grow your client portfolio using tools including LinkedIn, outbound calls, BD campaigns, virtual & in-person meetings

  • Source, engage and consult candidates across all levels within your sector

  • Work autonomously while being part of a high-performing, values-led team

  • Operate in a fast-paced, KPI-driven environment with structure, support and recognition

🌱 What makes someone successful at James Andrews?

  • You’re already billing, but want a business that invests in your development

  • You balance independence with teamwork - collaboration brings out your best.

  • You’re ambitious - whether that’s leadership or billing big

  • You believe in doing the job properly, not just fast

  • You want a business that matches your work ethic with opportunity

🎯 Whether you're feeling stagnant, undervalued, or just want to enjoy recruitment again - we’re here to talk.

📩 Apply now or drop us a message for a confidential chat.