Senior Recruitment Consultant

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Cyber Security Recruitment Consultant who understands the market, speaks the language, and is ready to take ownership of a warm, growing desk.

This is a genuine opportunity to step into a role with existing cyber security clients already in place, full autonomy over your market, and the long‑term potential to build and lead your own team within an established, growing business.

The Company

Leap29 is a global recruitment solutions provider, established for over 25 years. With a team of 50+ consultants, we deliver specialist recruitment services worldwide and are primarily based at our head office in South Manchester.

We combine the stability of a long‑standing business with the flexibility and autonomy that experienced consultants value.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and developing existing cyber security clients from day one
• Running a dual desk, managing both permanent and contract recruitment across the UK cyber market
• Building long‑term, trusted relationships with candidates and clients
• Owning the full recruitment lifecycle end‑to‑end
• Identifying and developing new opportunities within the cyber security space
• Playing a key role in growth, with future scope to build and manage a team

What We’re Looking For

• 12+ months’ experience recruiting specifically within cyber security
• Strong understanding of cyber security roles, terminology, and market dynamics
• Proven ability to manage clients and recruitment processes independently
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with autonomy and accountability
• Ambitious, driven, and motivated to build something long‑term

What’s On Offer

• Up to £35k basic salary plus a generous commission structure
• Warm desk with live, existing clients
• Clear progression pathway to Director level, based on performance
• Quarterly team incentives, weekly competitions, and an annual trip for top performers
• Excellent benefits including your birthday off, an annual charity day, healthcare cashback scheme, and more

At Leap29, we strive to create and foster an environment of belonging and collaboration across cultural differences. We recognise we are not all the same and that is our greatest strength, we believe, to provide the best quality service globally to both our clients and candidates, we require a diverse team.

We are actively working to build a more diverse Leap29 and cultivate a sense of belonging for all that join our team, we welcome all applications and encourage applicants from minority groups, particularly those underrepresented within the recruitment industry.