Principal Recruitment Consultant (360 Recruitment Role with pathway to management)
Location: Leicester (LE3)
Salary: Up to £35,000 basic DOE + Uncapped Commission
Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave | Quarterly & Annual Awards | Incentives | Structured Career Progression | Ongoing Professional Development

Are you an experienced Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant looking for a career-defining opportunity?

Do you want to take full ownership of a new desk and shape its success from the ground up? If so, ATA Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for you to join our high-performing team in Leicester as a Principal Recruitment Consultant — spearheading the launch of our brand-new Southwest Maintenance Engineering desk, with the support of an established and successful Recruitment Manager who has evidenced success delivering performance and managing a team to do the same.

This is more than just another recruitment role — it’s a chance to establish and grow a new market, leveraging ATA’s established reputation and extensive client network. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your desk, secure new business, and build long-term client relationships while benefiting from the full backing and resources of one of the UK’s leading Engineering recruitment consultancies.

The Role – Build Something Big

As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in launching and growing our Southwest Maintenance Engineering desk. This is a high-demand sector with significant growth potential and a wide range of active leads to get you started. Your focus will be on:

Market Development – Establishing ATA’s presence in the Southwest Maintenance market, building a strong pipeline of clients and candidates.
Business Development – Proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities, using both ATA’s established sales database and your own industry network.
Account Management – Managing and growing multiple PSLs, ensuring high levels of service and repeat business.
Candidate Sourcing – Using advanced search techniques to identify, engage, and place top talent in key roles.
Strategic Sales – Advising clients on market trends and delivering tailored recruitment solutions.
Placement & Negotiation – Managing the full recruitment cycle from initial client engagement to successful placement.

You’ll be working under the guidance of a Recruitment Manager with 9+ years at ATA, who is passionate about developing high-performing consultants and helping them achieve their career goals. You’ll have the freedom to operate with a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from the support and resources of a well-established brand.

Why This is a Unique Opportunity

Potential – The Southwest Maintenance Engineering sector is growing rapidly, offering a huge opportunity to build a profitable desk.
Autonomy with Support – You’ll have the freedom to develop your desk your way, with the full backing of ATA’s leadership and resources.
High Earning Potential – With uncapped commission and a high-demand sector, you can expect significant financial rewards.
Strategic Influence – As the driving force behind the desk's success, you’ll have the chance to shape ATA’s presence in the region and influence future growth strategies.

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a high-performing recruiter with a proven track record and the ambition to step into a leadership role.

3+ years of 360 recruitment experience – Proven success in building and managing client and candidate relationships.
Leadership potential – We want someone with the vision and drive to build and lead a team.
Business development mindset – Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
Excellent communication skills – Confident in engaging and influencing both clients and candidates, with a high level of written and spoken English.
Experience in Maintenance Engineering or a similar sector is a plus, but not essential — full sector training will be provided.

Why Join ATA Recruitment?

At ATA, we know that success comes from empowering our people. That’s why we offer:

Industry Expertise – A well-established brand with a strong reputation in the market.
Uncapped Commission – Your earning potential is entirely in your hands — top performers achieve six-figure incomes.
Career Progression – A clear path from Principal Consultant to leadership, with regular milestones and growth opportunities.
Comprehensive Support – First-class training, ongoing development, and a supportive leadership team.
Recognition & Incentives – Quarterly and annual awards, team incentives, and exclusive events.
Proven Success Stories – Our Director, Chris, started as a Trainee Consultant 25 years ago — now he leads a team of successful, home-grown managers and Directors.

Ready to Launch Your Desk and Build Something Big?

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, build a successful market from the ground up, and earn significant rewards, this is it.

Contact our Talent Manager, Rachael, today to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation