Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant

UK Recruiters – what if your next career move could take you to Australia?

Propel is excited to be partnered with a global Executive Search firm with offices across the UK, USA and APAC, who are looking for Senior and Principal-level Recruitment Consultants currently based in the UK who are ready to relocate to Australia.

With opportunities available in Sydney or Melbourne, this is an opportunity to take your recruitment career overseas while joining an existing, successful team – meaning you won't be starting from scratch.

If you've built a strong billing track record in the UK, enjoy working in a consultative environment and are looking for a change of lifestyle without compromising your career, this could be the move for you.

Why Australia?

Moving to Australia doesn't have to mean putting your career on hold. You'll join an established Executive Search business with a growing presence across APAC, working alongside experienced consultants and leadership teams who are already building successful markets.

Whether you're drawn to the energy of Sydney or the lifestyle and culture of Melbourne, you'll have the opportunity to continue doing what you're good at – building relationships, winning business and delivering exceptional talent – just in a new market.

And importantly, you'll be joining an existing team rather than being expected to build an office from the ground up.

The Company

This is a global Executive Search firm specialising in mid-senior level through to C-Suite and Board appointments, with an international footprint across the UK, USA and APAC.

The Australian teams work across a broad range of specialist markets, including:

• Construction & Built Environment
• Architecture & Design
• Mining & Natural Resources
• Engineering

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• Life Sciences
• Technology
• Other specialist and high-growth markets

They are open to recruiters coming from a range of sectors, so your recruitment background doesn't need to perfectly match their existing markets.

You'll be joining a business that combines the infrastructure and reach of an international search firm with the culture and autonomy of a high-performing specialist team.

The Role

As a Senior or Principal Consultant, you'll operate a full 360 recruitment desk, taking ownership of everything from business development and client management through to candidate delivery.

You'll have the autonomy to develop your own market while benefiting from the support, infrastructure and existing relationships of a global business.

Depending on your experience and interests, there is scope to work across APAC and/or the US, giving you genuine international exposure from day one.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing long-term relationships with clients
• Identifying and winning new business opportunities
• Managing the full 360 recruitment process
• Delivering Executive Search assignments across specialist markets
• Building and maintaining strong candidate networks
• Managing your own desk and revenue targets
• Working collaboratively with the wider Australian and international teams

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• Developing into a senior leadership or management position as your career progresses

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in speaking with UK-based recruiters who are already performing at Senior Consultant, Principal Consultant or equivalent level.

You'll ideally have:

• A strong track record within recruitment
• Experience working in a 360 recruitment environment
• A proven history of billing and winning business
• Executive Search experience is advantageous, but not essential
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercial confidence and an entrepreneurial mindset
• The ambition to build something long-term in Australia
• The desire to embrace a new country, culture and lifestyle

Most importantly, we're looking for people who are ambitious, personable and genuinely excited by the opportunity to relocate.

What's In It For You?

🌏 Relocate to Australia without putting your career on hold

This isn't simply a relocation opportunity – it's a genuine career move. You'll join an established international business with teams already operating across Australia, the UK and USA.

💰 High earning potential

Take ownership of your earnings with a competitive Australian salary and uncapped commission structure, with no threshold.

📈 Clear career progression

A structured, transparent and achievable career path with opportunities to progress into senior leadership and management, alongside access to management bonuses and dedicated development programmes.

🏡 Relocation Support

Support is available to help make your move from the UK to Australia as straightforward as possible, including guidance around the relocation process.

🌴 The Australian lifestyle

Whether it's finishing work and heading to the beach in Sydney or enjoying Melbourne's food, culture and social scene, you'll have the opportunity to experience everything that makes Australia such an attractive destination for UK professionals.

🧠 Wellbeing & Benefits

A benefits package designed around your health, wellbeing and family, including private medical insurance, gym membership and a range of enhanced family benefits.

🏖️ Annual Leave & Time Off

Enjoy generous annual leave alongside additional incentives, team trips, events and rewards.

🌍 International Career Opportunities

Australia doesn't have to be the end destination. With offices across the UK, USA and APAC, there are genuine opportunities to build an international career and relocate again in the future.

🎓 Training & Development

You'll have access to an award-winning CRM, Learning Management System, dedicated L&D support, marketing and administration teams – giving you the infrastructure to focus on what you do best.

Ready to make the move?

You've already built your recruitment career in the UK. Why not take it somewhere new?

If you're a successful UK recruiter considering a move to Sydney or Melbourne, we'd love to have a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

Apply now or get in touch with Propel for a confidential discussion.