Senior Recruitment Consultant: Agencies £30-40k Base Salary + Uncapped Commission - Agency - Jobs at Pivotal Ref: 3569 Date Posted: Wednesday 16 Jul 2025 Senior Consultant – Permanent Recruitment Agencies London (Hybrid) Background We are expanding our high performing permanent recruitment team focused on placing top talent into marketing, media and creative agencies. This role is perfect for an experienced recruiter who thrives on building deep client partnerships, delivering best-in-class talent, and contributing to the growth of a key revenue-driving desk within Pivotal. You’ll have access to warm agency clients while being empowered to win new business across leading creative, media, and marketing agencies—from independents to global networks. The Role Build and grow your own permanent desk focused on agency side marketing, media and creative roles Partner with media, marketing and integrated agencies, placing mid–senior level talent Leverage warm client relationships while identifying new commercial opportunities and winning new business Own and manage the full recruitment cycle from job brief to offer stage, providing an exceptional client and candidate experience Take ownership of your desk with full support from leadership, marketing, and operations Collaborate closely with your team to cross-sell and ensure a joined-up, strategic approach to client delivery Build long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, positioning yourself as a trusted expert in your space Use AI tools (like ChatGPT) to improve speed, outreach quality, and operational efficiency—freeing up time to focus on high-value conversations. Your Experience Minimum 2 years’ agency recruitment experience, within permanent recruitment Sector knowledge in marketing, media, ecommerce, or digital is preferred, but not essential A commercial and strategic mindset with the hustle to win business and grow accounts Confidence to sell into senior stakeholders and influence hiring decisions Track record of building or scaling a successful desk independently Brings pace, energy, and urgency—thriving in a high-activity, performance-led culture Strong communicator with a relationship-first, consultative approach You embrace new technology and tools - especially AI and are excited by how platforms like ChatGPT can streamline tasks, sharpen messaging and elevate your impact. Forward thinking and adaptable, with a curiosity for emerging tech. You see AI as a teammate, not a threat and are keen to experiment and integrate new tools into your workflow. Why Pivotal At Pivotal, we blend high performance with people-first values. We empower you with the tools, flexibility, and development to thrive. Earning Potential No threshold commission Quarterly and annual bonuses Guaranteed 35%+ earnings-to-billings ratio (e.g., bill £200k, earn £70k+) Quarterly Big Biller celebrations Career Development Clear, structured career path Bespoke induction and ongoing training Work & Life Balance Hybrid working: 3 office days (Tues–Thurs) Flexible working hours (7:30–9am start, 4:30–6pm finish) 4 weeks ‘Work From Anywhere’ annually 4pm Friday finishes Weekly well-being hour Culture & Recognition Monthly incentive budgets and quarterly socials Summer and Christmas parties Loyalty-based annual leave up to 28.5 days Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Values-driven culture: Motivated. Accountable. Connected. Professional Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Pivotal is passionate about building an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. Application Process We are actively hiring across several teams and levels. If you’re an experienced recruiter with marketing, media or creative recruitment experience and looking for a new challenge in permanent recruitment, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please apply via our website to ensure a consistent screening process. Alternatively, reach out for a confidential chat.