Consultant (360 Client and Candidate-Focused Role) The Role This Consultant role operates in a full 360 capacity combining candidate delivery and client development within a clearly defined European specialist market. You will take ownership of building and developing client relationships, generating new business opportunities and managing recruitment processes from initial engagement through to completion. Over time you will position yourself as a trusted market advisor within your niche. The role requires commercial confidence, strong negotiation skills and the ambition to build and grow a sustainable, high-performing desk. Key Responsibilities Proactively source candidates through a variety of methods including headhunting, networking and effective CRM utilisation Take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle managing both client and candidate processes from initial engagement through to successful placement Proactively generate and qualify new business opportunities within your specialist European market Build, develop and maintain long-term client relationships acting as a trusted and dependable partner Identify commercial opportunities within your market and convert them into revenue-generating assignments Negotiate terms of business and manage commercial agreements with new and existing clients Deliver consistent, high-quality service to clients and candidates, ensuring professional standards are maintained at all times Conduct detailed market mapping and research