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Hear from our Managing Director

A convincing career move deserves more than good intentions: that’s because whether you’re a divisional director, a heavyweight recruiter or a rising professional, you’ll have important choices to make. So, in line with our values-led, transparent style, here are four features that make us different and better; and if these sound good for you, let’s talk.

David Lipton - Managing Director

Culture & values

Built on Four Values. Lived Every Day.

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    Human First – Because people are the difference
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    Responsibility – We own it – every win, every miss
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    Resilience – We go again when others give up
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    High Achievement – We aim higher and support each other to get there

These aren’t stuck on a wall – they guide who we hire, how we work, and what we reward.

WhyJoin Consortium Professional

Growth is good and you’ll share in ours

​With our long-term vision, reputable brand and continuing growth across Yorkshire and beyond, we’re now scaling up - strategically. The career paths here are as real as they’re rewarding and Consortium’s a company going places: we’d like you to come with us.

Our Remuneration rocks

​Put simply, our staff really enjoy working here, there’s a great atmosphere and remuneration’s a reason. In fact, it’s centre-stage. Because we know that our commission scheme is realistic, transparent and market-leading and will compare favourably with your current framework. (That’s another reason why we’ve never lost anyone to another consultancy or to a better offer). Of course, there’s much more to life than work but working with us can help you find the rewards - and the life - you want. At Consortium, compensation’s a competitive edge.

You’re valuable. So, we’ll invest in you. (With the best tech, tools and training)

​Always considering your personal views, your training will be tailored precisely to your commercial needs, but will be regular, enjoyable and beneficial (and can include classroom sessions, coaching at your desk and external courses). To further accelerate your personal development, there’s also the chance for regular coaching and counselling for you as an individual with a professional mentor. With the best search tools, we’ll also help you find those winning candidates. We’ll give you the most powerful version of LinkedIn; the daily support of our in-house research team; a leading-edge tech stack supporting our comprehensive database; and a ready-made calendar of client events. It’s a strong mix to max your fees. So, whatever your market and recruitment role, we’ll support you relentlessly. Because your success is our success.

Human First’s not just our first value - it’s our culture

​Consortium’s a caring business with strong leadership that’s got your back, easy communication and likeable people, not only brimming with talent but also with many years of experience. Having said that, we’re still a relatively young company but you’ll certainly be treated as an adult; there’re no arbitrary KPIs, micromanagement or power hours and you’ll have a clear voice in the shaping of your desk and future. Human First also means that working parents thrive at Consortium: our remote working platform, flexible local working and pragmatic policies for all employees encourage a happy home (and high fees). But whatever your background or circumstances, we’ll be keen to include you in our future success if you’re ethical, driven and have the right stuff for another one of our core Values: High Achievement.
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Hear it from our people

Employee Stories

  • Hannah Blades

    Divisional Director
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    ​I’m proud of the culture we’ve built. Our office has a real buzz! A team of experienced, career recruiters who genuinely care about getting it right for our clients and candidates. We collaborate closely, support one another, and share knowledge every day, drawing on deep expertise in our markets. It’s a plac...

  • Simon Cutsforth

    Senior Consultant
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    I love working at Consortium because I’m surrounded by people who know their stuff and are happy to share it. We bounce ideas around, swap what’s working in our markets, and help each other out when something’s stuck. Being around high performers keeps me sharp. There’s no coasting, but it’s motivating rather ...

  • Paula Reading

    Operations and Office Coordinator
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    ​I genuinely look forward to coming to work in a morning. Spending my working day with a group of positive, dedicated people really brings out the best in me and I feel valued, engaged and part of something meaningful. We all seem to be naturally invested in making each other’s days just a little bit better, w...

  • Charlotte Johnson

    Recruitment Resourcer
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    Consortium is a genuinely supportive place to work. We’re a close-knit team, so there’s always someone to share ideas with or lean on when things get hectic. Everyone’s contribution is valued, and we make time to celebrate the wins together."

  • Paul Schofield

    Senior Consultant , Employee
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    For me, Consortium is a place where I actually feel proud of what I do. One of our company values is Human First, something we live by. Taking the time to get to know candidates and clients in great detail allows us to do the best for people, it's not a tick box exercise. The tech we use is the best in the mar...

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We would love to hear from you

Let's Talk

So, whatever your level or location as a professional recruiter, if you’re now looking for a rewarding move, coupling your ambitions with ours and seeking career progression (however you define it), then let’s have a conversation.
Please contact - in complete confidence - David Lipton, Managing Director on either David@cprec.co.uk, LinkedIn or 07752 934313.

After all, there’s never been a better time to join us