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We are now looking for Graduates to join us as a Recruitment Consultant in our Industrial and Life Sciences team in Nottingham in November 2025!

Salary: Basic salary + commission (1st year OTE £45k+ 2nd Year OTE £5k+ 3rd year OTE 00k+) & un-capped commission up to 60% + Several company benefits (See below).

Mackinnon Bruce International specialises in the recruitment of professionals across Chemical, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Clean Energy, Renewables, Technology and Industrial Manufacturing.

Established in 2012, we’ve transformed from a small Leeds-based team to a well-established corporation with offices in Manchester, Leeds and Nottingham.

We are looking for a number of ambitious, driven, and tenacious individuals to join our growing Industrial and Life Sciences team in Nottingham. If you are a recent Graduate or due to Graduate in this year, and are looking to kick-start a successful career in recruitment, then MBI is the place for you!

The Role: What you'll be doing:

• Working as a 360 recruitment Consultant you will be in charge of your own desk: generating leads and pitching to new clients, negotiating terms, and fulfilling their recruitment needs.
• Build key relationships within the industry and become an expert in your market, enhancing your personal brand across our various platforms.
• Implement a well-rounded approach to business development through candidate and company led methodologies.

Requirements: What we are looking for

• Highly motivated, Entrepreneurial people who are financially driven
• Experience working in Customer Service, Hospitality, Sales and customer facing roles
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills – the ability to confidently speak with different types of people
• Self-driven and motivated to work autonomously
• You enjoy working in a results-orientated environment.
• You love to take ownership of your learning and develop your career.

Some of our perks:

• Uncapped Earning potential on top of your basic salary
• Incentive Bonuses
• 1 ½ hour lunch break to go to the gym
• Free onsite Gym
• Onsite Barista
• Additional holiday for your birthday
• Unlimited holidays after time served
• Christmas shutdown period
• Monthly and Quarterly incentives (vouchers, trips & more)
• Regular organised team socials
• Internal well-being & upskilling workshops
• Leadership and Management training
• Women at MBI programme
• Dedicated learning and development team & personalised training plan
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Dedicated Healthcare Scheme
• Enhanced maternity or paternity pay
• Modern City centre office space and communal working areas

To discuss any of the above in further det

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for senior and executive-level positions.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, including competency-based interviews and reference checks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a network of senior professionals.
• Partner closely with clients to understand their hiring requirements and organizational needs.
• Present shortlisted candidates with comprehensive profiles and insights.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate the onboarding process.
• Achieve and exceed placement targets and key performance indicators.
• Stay abreast of market trends, compensation benchmarks, and industry developments.
• Contribute to the development of the firm's recruitment processes and methodologies.

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Recruitment Consultant, with a significant focus on executive search or senior-level placements.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and placing candidates in competitive markets.
• Expertise in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other advanced sourcing tools.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with candidates and clients at all levels.
• Highly organized with strong time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with a proven ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or a related field is preferred.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for senior-level and executive mandates.
• Conduct in-depth client discovery meetings to understand their organizational needs, culture, and specific role requirements.
• Develop and execute effective search strategies to identify and engage passive and active candidates.
• Build and maintain a strong network of professionals within relevant industries.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Present qualified candidates to clients, providing detailed insights and recommendations.
• Manage the offer process, including negotiation and facilitation of background checks.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive talent landscapes.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying potential new clients and opportunities.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants, sharing best practices in executive search.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and client information in the CRM system.

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on executive search or retained recruitment.
• Proven success in filling senior-level and hard-to-fill positions.
• Excellent understanding of sourcing techniques, candidate assessment methodologies, and talent mapping.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to build rapport with senior stakeholders.
• Results-oriented with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Proficiency in recruitment CRM systems and ATS.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
• A proactive and tenacious approach to talent acquisition.

• Conducting in-depth client consultations to understand their recruitment needs and organizational culture.
• Developing and executing comprehensive search strategies to identify and attract high-caliber candidates.
• Utilizing advanced Boolean search techniques, professional networking platforms, and database tools to source passive candidates.
• Conducting thorough candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment processes.
• Presenting shortlisted candidates to clients with detailed insights and recommendations.
• Negotiating employment offers and managing the candidate experience through to successful placement.
• Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
• Staying informed about market trends, industry developments, and talent landscapes.
• Contributing to the growth and development of the executive search practice through market intelligence and business development activities.
• Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to team success.

• Demonstrable experience (minimum 5 years) in executive search or high-volume senior recruitment.
• Proven success in managing complex search assignments and exceeding recruitment targets.
• Exceptional networking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand diverse business requirements.
• Proficiency in using recruitment CRM/ATS systems and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and adept at working independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in a specific sector (e.g., Tech, Finance) is a significant advantage.

• Lead and manage end-to-end executive search assignments for senior-level positions (Director, VP, C-suite).
• Develop and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies, including market mapping, headhunting, and leveraging professional networks.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, including behavioral and competency-based interviews.
• Build and maintain a strong network of passive and active candidates within target industries.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with key client stakeholders, understanding their strategic talent needs.
• Manage the entire recruitment process from brief to offer, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all parties.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying potential new clients and opportunities.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market intelligence, and best practices in executive recruitment.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants, sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and candidate care.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in recruitment, with a significant portion focused on executive search or senior-level placements.
• Demonstrated success in placing candidates in niche or challenging roles.
• Exceptional research, networking, and candidate engagement skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly understand diverse industry landscapes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with modern recruitment technologies and CRM systems.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach with a passion for talent acquisition.

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle for executive-level mandates, from initial client briefing to offer negotiation and acceptance.
• Proactively sourcing and identifying top-tier talent through various channels, including networking, direct search, and database utilization.
• Conducting in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability, skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients.
• Understanding clients' business objectives and providing strategic advice on talent acquisition.
• Negotiating offers of employment and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Developing and executing effective search strategies tailored to specific client requirements.
• Staying abreast of market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
• Contributing to the firm's brand reputation through professional conduct and exceptional service delivery.
• Achieving and exceeding personal revenue targets and contributing to team objectives.
• Mentoring and guiding junior members of the recruitment team.

• Manage the end-to-end executive search process for senior-level roles.
• Conduct in-depth client needs analysis and develop targeted search strategies.
• Identify, engage, and assess top-tier candidates through advanced sourcing techniques.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives and industry leaders.
• Conduct thorough competency-based interviews and reference checks.
• Prepare detailed candidate profiles and present shortlists to clients.
• Negotiate executive employment offers and facilitate onboarding.
• Contribute market intelligence and strategic advice to clients.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.

• Significant experience in executive search or retained recruitment.
• Proven track record of successfully placing senior leadership candidates.
• Expertise in advanced sourcing methodologies and candidate engagement.
• Strong understanding of various industries and functional roles.
• Exceptional interviewing, assessment, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing abilities.
• High level of commercial acumen and business understanding.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex searches in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Psychology, or a related field; MBA is a plus.