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    Principal Recruitment Consultant - FMCG and Consumer Retail

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    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Role: Principal Recruitment Consultant - FMCG and Consumer Retail

    Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid)

    Division: Sales & Marketing, Consumer Practice

    Package: Basic Salary: 35,000- 45,000 + Uncapped Commission (up to 40% of billings) + 4,800 Car Allowance + Paid Car Parking + Private Healthcare & Many Other Benefits

    Henderson Scott is expanding its high-performing Consumer Practice within the Sales & Marketing Division, and we're looking for an experienced recruiter to take on a Principal Consultant role in our Leeds office.

    The Role

    You'll play a leading role in shaping senior-level recruitment across the Consumer & FMCG markets - covering categories such as food, drink, cosmetics, home and pet. You'll manage end-to-end mandates, drive business development, nurture key client relationships and become a trusted advisor on hiring strategy, market insight and talent trends.

    You'll also play a key role in driving the growth of the Consumer Practice, with scope to mentor others and help define our market presence.

    What You'll Bring

    • Proven success in recruitment within FMCG, Consumer, Retail or related sectors

    • A strong track record of fees, business development and senior-level delivery

    • Confidence managing client relationships and leading strategic hiring projects

    • A proactive, commercial, ambitious mindset

    • Desire to contribute to a growing, PE-backed, high-performance division What We Offer

    • Fantastic, market leading package (see above)

    • Award winning training and development programmes for employees of all levels

    • Hybrid working with autonomy and flexibility

    • Clear routes to future leadership

    • A collaborative, high-growth environment backed by investment and a proven reputation across Sales & Marketing and Consumer markets If you're a driven, credible recruiter looking for a bigger platform, stronger backing and genuine career progression - this is a standout opportunity.

    For further information contact Alex Bourne: (url removed)

    Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

    Posted on August 11, 2026

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