Lead Recruitment Consultant

Work with global shipping clients.

Run a high-potential desk.

Be the go-to Maritime Recruitment expert.

We’re looking for an experienced recruiter to take the lead on one of our most established desks, focused on mid-to-senior level permanent hiring across the technical or commercial shipping space.

You’ll manage exclusive, contingent, and retained roles with leading maritime businesses and build long-term partnerships in one of the most vital and global industries in the world.

You’ll step into a warm desk with a strong track record, high potential, and loyal clients who value partnership over transactions.

This is your chance to grow a profitable desk with the backing of a trusted brand and a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities Delivering contingent, exclusive, and retained recruitment assignments in the shipping sector Recruiting for mid-to-senior level roles in technical or commercial disciplines Managing and growing relationships with new and existing clients globally Owning the full recruitment cycle: job briefing, search, candidate engagement, interviews, offer management Positioning yourself as a trusted industry expert — not just another recruiter What We're Looking for Full-Cycle/360 recruitment experience, from any industry A proven track record of placing permanent, professional candidates Confidence in managing exclusive and senior assignments Commercial awareness and a consultative, client-first mindset Ambition to grow a successful, high-reward desk in a specialist industry What We Offer Total reward of circa £60,000 in year 1 (base + uncapped commission) Ownership of a warm, high-potential desk with global reach Ongoing training and support to move into retained/executive-level work over time Hybrid working and international travel opportunities Access to top-tier systems, marketing, and candidate sourcing tools A high-performance culture with collaboration, respect, and ambition at its core If you're ready to lead a desk that rewards expertise and relationship-building, we'd love to hear from you.