Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Manager – Food & Drink ,FMCG, Executive Search

Remote /Hybrid / Flexible Working ( options to work in offices Midlands/Yorkshire)

Salary up to £60,000 (DOE) + Uncapped Commission + Bonuses

Uncapped commission .Individuals currently earn £100k+ OTE

No micromanagement and irrelevant KPIs

Genuine career path from Recruitment Consultant to leadership roles in senior recruitment

UK & international client base with strong repeat business and opportunities for world travel

Company 

A leading executive recruitment search business with a strong reputation in Food & Drink and FMCG sector is expanding and looking to hire high-performing Recruitment Consultants and Recruitment Managers. With an ambitious five-year growth strategy, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Recruitment Consultant ready to step into a more senior, lucrative, and professionally rewarding environment.

The Opportunity

The business specialises in senior and executive-level placements across the Food & Drink manufacturing and production sector, regularly working on retained assignments with average fees exceeding £20,000 and above.

This is not a volume, transactional role — it’s a chance for a professional Recruitment Consultant to work on quality assignments, build long-term partnerships, and recruit into high-impact roles across:

• Food & Drink Manufacturing
• FMCG & Consumer Products
• Technical, NPD, Quality, Supply Chain & Operations
• Commercial Leadership & Board-Level Appointments

As a Recruitment Consultant or Recruitment Manager, you'll take ownership of your market and benefit from full autonomy, dedicated resources, and the backing of an experienced leadership team.The team individually deliver £200k-£600k in fees .You will be joining an exceptionally successful team.

Experience

• An experienced Recruitment Consultant or Recruitment Manager from any sector
• Proven 360 recruiter with a track record of billing and managing senior roles
• Someone who enjoys consultative, relationship-led recruitment
• Confident engaging with senior-level candidates and clients
• Experience in executive search or high-fee recruitment is ideal – but not essential
• Sector experience in Food & Drink / FMCG is welcomed but not required

This Opportunity Will Appeal To:

• Working as a Recruitment Consultant in a technical, professional or senior market
• Looking to break into executive search or the Food & Drink sector
• Ready to move into a Recruitment Manager position with mentoring responsibilities
• Tired of transactional roles and ready to build real value in a high-trust market
• Focused on quality over quantity – and driven by long-term success
• Recruiters who are seeking a remote or hybrid /flexible working opportunities

*Only those with recruitment fee earning experience will be considered for the opportunity*

Not Sure if This Role is the Perfect Fit?

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