Senior Recruitment Consultant - Interim Specialist

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Interim Specialist

Reports to: Head of Practice - Interim

Overall purpose of the role

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant specialising in the UK interim market, you will deliver fast, high-quality staffing solutions for project-based, time-critical and short-term requirements. The role requires strong commercial instinct, deep interim market knowledge, and the ability to manage contractors effectively throughout the assignment lifecycle, while maintaining Henderson Brown's high standards of assessment and compliance.

Key accountabilities

• Rapid talent sourcing & placement:
  Quickly identify, assess and place high-calibre interim professionals for urgent projects, maternity cover and critical skill gaps, often working to tight turnaround times.
• Business development & consultative client management:
  Win new interim opportunities through targeted outreach, networking and social selling; manage and grow existing client relationships; and advise clients on interim hiring strategies, market conditions and rate expectations.
• Interim advisory & market expertise:
  Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing guidance on interim engagement models, day rates, availability, and the commercial and practical benefits of interim solutions versus permanent hires.
• Building and maintaining a 'hot' interim pipeline:
  Proactively develop and maintain an active, vetted network of immediately available interim professionals, keeping accurate records of availability, notice periods, IR35 status preferences and rate expectations.
• Contractor management & engagement:
  Manage contractors throughout the full assignment lifecycle, including onboarding, extensions, redeployments and ongoing engagement, ensuring high levels of contractor satisfaction and repeat business.
• Negotiation & contract finalisation:
  Negotiate day/hourly rates and contract terms with both clients and contractors, recognising that interim recruitment is often faster-cycle and commercially focused while still requiring strong candidate control.
• Compliance, IR35 & process efficiency:
  Ensure all interim placements are delivered compliantly, supporting IR35 awareness and assessments in line with client processes, and completing all required due diligence (right to work, references, documentation) without compromising speed or quality.

What success looks like

• A consistently active pipeline of immediately available interim professionals
• Rapid shortlists delivered on urgent requirements (often within 24-72 hours)
• Strong contractor retention, extensions and redeployments
• Repeat interim hiring from trusted client relationships

Key skills and experience required

• Proven interim recruitment experience:
  2-3+ years' experience in a 360 recruitment role with a demonstrable track record in interim/contract recruitment and achieving sales targets.
• Interim commercial acumen:
  Strong negotiation skills with a clear understanding of interim pricing, margin models and contractor engagement.
• Contractor & client management:
  Confident managing high-volume, fast-paced relationships with both clients and interim professionals.
• Organisation & responsiveness:
  Ability to manage multiple live roles and priorities, with a responsive working style suited to interim delivery.
• Resilience & self-motivation:
  A driven, accountable individual who thrives in a performance-led environment and contributes positively to team culture and Henderson Brown's values.

Package

This role offers a competitive basic salary alongside a market-leading commission structure, plus benefits including hybrid working, gym membership and healthcare plans.

If you are interested in learning more about life at Henderson Brown and how this opportunity could be your next move, please contact Samantha Murray at (url removed)