Human Resources Recruitment Lead – UK & Europe

Location: Central London | Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

Salary up to £90,000 basic

OTE / Bonus - Competitive basic salary plus uncapped commission

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

Lead the launch of a brand-new HR recruitment division within a respected global business

Uncapped commission with direct reward for building and growing a successful practice

Hybrid working model with a beautiful Central London office near Chancery Lane

Clear, structured leadership and progression pathway supported by senior management

Mature, trust-based culture offering autonomy, flexibility, and influence

Values-led consultancy grounded in Passion, Resourcefulness, Integrity, Drive, and Enjoyment

Global footprint with international career opportunities for those seeking future mobility

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The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to spearhead the creation of a new Human Resources recruitment division across the UK & Europe for a well-established international recruitment firm.

Working closely with the Managing Director for UK & Europe, you will define the vision, strategy, and growth of the HR practice, positioning the business as a trusted partner to senior HR leaders within professional services.

You will:

Build and nurture relationships with senior HR leaders across leading law firms, accountancy practices, and consultancies

Develop deep market expertise within HR recruitment in the professional services sector

Establish credibility and trusted partnerships with Chief People Officers and HR Directors across Europe

Collaborate with an experienced, high-performing recruitment team that values long-term relationships over short-term wins

This role would suit either an experienced Senior or Principal Consultant ready to step into leadership, or an established Associate Director or Director seeking the opportunity to build something from the ground up.

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What Our Client Is Looking For

Proven experience in Human Resources recruitment, ideally within or adjacent to professional services

A strong, relationship-led approach to business development and client management

Strategic and commercial mindset with the confidence to build and scale a new function

Natural leadership capability with the ambition to influence and grow

Collaborative, people-focused approach aligned with a values-driven culture

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About The Business

Our client is a global professional services recruitment consultancy partnering with some of the world’s most prestigious law firms, accountancy practices, and consultancies.

With offices across London, New York, Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore, the firm has built an outstanding reputation for credibility, integrity, and delivery.

The business is genuinely people-first — believing recruitment is about long-term partnerships and careers, not transactions. Their culture combines global reach with local warmth, balancing high performance with flexibility, trust, and autonomy.

Following a record-breaking year, the firm is investing in growth and expanding its client offering, making this an exceptional time to join and shape the next phase of its success.

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Ref: IL009

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