Senior Recruitment Consultant
What you need to know
Key details
Reference: 193651
Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in our Holborn office
Salary: circa £40,000
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Date closing: 06/01/2026
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.
We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.
If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Emma Bradman at Prospectus on emma.bradman@prospect-us.co.uk
How to Apply
To apply for the role please submit your CV via the Prospectus website. We are also asking for supporting statement of no more than 1000 words that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
About us
As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp, Prospectus is a recruitment business with a difference. Working exclusively in the not for profit sector, we support our clients as they change the world for individuals, communities and society.
We are a team of around thirty brilliant, hard-working and values-led individuals who work truly collaboratively whether from our London office or from homes dotted around the country (and the world!) Our culture is first and foremost inclusive with a real focus on learning and development. We're also an ambitious, growing business and really proud of the impact we can have on the not for profit sector.
About the role
As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp, Prospectus is a recruitment business with a difference. Working exclusively in the not-for-profit sector, we believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 70 years we have been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with not-for-profit organisations.
Our team works collaboratively in a values-led, non-commission environment, delivering inclusive recruitment processes that put the needs of our clients and candidates at the centre of all we do. We are looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join us and lead on recruiting into the roles that every organisation needs to operate: HR, Finance, Marcomms and Operations amongst others. The team also excel within charity specific disciplines such as Governance, Policy, and Programme Delivery.
You will be an experienced recruiter who enjoys building relationships. You may be from the not-for-profit sector or be a commercial or in house recruiter with a passion for the third sector, seeking a more purposeful role.
About you
The successful candidate will bring:
Significant experience working with, or advising, senior stakeholders in a strategic, consultative capacity.
A proven track record of business development, including generating new opportunities and winning work.
Excellent project management skills, balancing multiple assignments effectively.
Commercial awareness, with experience exceeding financial targets or KPIs.
Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster trust and credibility.
A consultative and inquisitive approach, demonstrating curiosity and strategic insight.
A genuine interest in the not-for-profit sector.
If you are passionate about working in a values-led, collaborative environment and helping to shape impactful leadership teams, we encourage you to apply.
The Package
If you would like a chance to develop your career in a passionate and supportive working environment where development is at the forefront, then please apply with your CV and supporting statement.
In addition to salary, you will have 28 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, and access to benefits including:
a contributory pension scheme
a share option scheme
dedicated wellbeing support
an employee perk scheme offering discounts including retail, entertainment, restaurants
6 days volunteering leave per year
Sabbatical option after three years’ service