Managing Consultant

Job Title: Managing Consultant – Manchester Office.

Why join Lily Shippen?

We believe in the power of one person to change everything. Because we are specialists, dedicated to the

roles and expertise we cover, we offer more than placing candidates in companies. We are not your typical

recruitment agency.

Since launching in 2016, we’ve carved out a reputation as the specialist agency and network for exceptional

businesses and exceptional people. We launched our Manchester office in October 2017, and it has since

gone from strength to strength. We have an exceptional reputation in the market – most of our work is

exclusive, and we are at an exciting point in our journey. We have ambitious plans for our Manchester office,

and so this is an incredible opportunity for someone who wants to head up our Manchester division, and join

our Management team.

We work with clients across the UK and overseas to recruit temporary and permanent human resources &

business support staff including Personal Assistants, HR Managers, Office Managers and Receptionists.

It’s been an exciting journey so far and we’re growing!

The role:

To join our Manchester team as a Managing Consultant, with the opportunity to progress and develop a
team.

• We’re looking for an ambitious person to fill the role of Managing Consultant.

• We’re looking for a high-performer with a strong mindset. We have ambitious growth plans for the

Manchester team, and you will be someone who wants to grow and develop something.

• You’ll work closely with our Director and Managing Director to achieve our growth plans.

• You’ll initially be responsible for managing one Consultant and Senior Principal Consultant from a day-

to-day perspective.

• You’ll be responsible for acting as an ambassador for Lily Shippen, and will develop both new and

existing relationships with candidates and clients.

• You’ll register candidates within your target market, and get to know exactly the type of job that they

are looking for.

• You’ll be an expert in your market and will be able to confidently advise clients on the market and how

they can attract the best talent to their business.

• You will be an excellent negotiator, and will do everything in your candidates’ and clients’ best

interests.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Business development – identifying new clients and nurturing existing ones.

• Headhunting candidates.

• Taking thorough vacancy briefs and advertising roles on job boards and LinkedIn.

• Briefing candidates on roles, formatting CVs and sending CVs to clients.

• Seeing all roles through from start to finish, ensuring the client is updated throughout the process.

• Attending client meetings and developing relationships.

• Networking.

• Organising and hosting roundtable events.

• Conducting candidate registrations, both over the phone, on Teams and in person.

• Adding candidate information onto our CRM system and ensuring it’s up to date constantly.

• Checking in with candidates and ensuring that we know where they are up to in their job search.
  

Who we’re looking for:

• We are looking for someone whose mindset matches the brand’s – someone who wants to change the

perception of recruiters and who is proud to work with and on behalf of exceptional professionals.

• We are looking for meticulous minded high performer, who is extremely reliable.

• We are looking for someone ambitious, who wants personal development.

• We are looking for someone who has proven experience managing, training and developing individuals.

• Someone with who is highly personable and takes pride in their work.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a recruitment or sales environment.

• Computer literate with experience of using MS Office Suite

• Things at Lily Shippen move quickly. You’ll need to be a fast learner, innovative and have the ability to

think outside of the box. Strategical sense and a cool head in pressurised situations are also priorities for

any applicant.

• You’ll need to be sociable, love meeting new people and be great at building new relationships.

• You’ll be a team player and eager to get stuck in whatever the challenge.

• Be flexible for remote and in office work/meetings, be set up with everything you need to facilitate both.

• A self-starter who is well-organised, able to manage your own diary, and have excellent interpersonal

Additional details:

• A flexible working environment – most of the team work in the office two-three days a week and then

the rest from home.

• Flexible hours.

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + ½ day off for birthday.

• A competitive salary.

• Competitive and un-capped quarterly bonus scheme.

• Discretionary additional annual bonus based on company performance.

• A fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a growing business.

• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days’ holiday each year.