German Speaking Recruitment Consultant, DACH

German Speaking Recruitment Consultant | DACH Markets | Technology & Life Sciences Recruitment

* Location: Central London (City) – Hybrid Working (4 days office / 1 day remote)

* Salary: £27,000 - £45,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission (OTE £50,000 - £100,000+)

About the Company

Our client is an established international recruitment consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering specialist recruitment and executive search solutions across Technology, Financial Services, Engineering, Energy and Life Sciences.

Working with multinational organisations and innovative high-growth businesses throughout Europe, they have built long-term partnerships with leading employers across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an ambitious German Speaking Recruitment Consultant to join their London office.

This is a true 360 Recruitment Consultant role, giving you ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle. You'll recruit for specialist positions across Germany and Switzerland, working closely with clients and candidates while developing your own market within the thriving Technology and Life Sciences sectors.

Whether you already have recruitment experience or are looking to further specialise in the DACH market, you'll receive excellent training, ongoing support and uncapped earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the full recruitment process from business development through to successful placements
- Build and develop long-term client relationships across Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH)
- Source, headhunt and engage high-quality candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, CRM databases and networking
- Conduct candidate screening, competency interviews and qualification calls
- Manage the complete interview process from scheduling through to offer management
- Negotiate offers, salaries and placement terms
- Identify new business opportunities and develop existing client accounts
- Advertise vacancies and create engaging recruitment campaigns
- Build your professional brand through LinkedIn and social media
- Attend client meetings, networking events and recruitment visits across Europe
- Consistently achieve and exceed individual sales and recruitment targets

Candidate Profile

- Fluent German and English (spoken and written)
- Previous recruitment experience (any industry or sector)
- Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle or 360 recruitment process
- Strong business development and relationship management skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation and networking abilities
- Highly organised with strong time management skills
- Target-driven with a passion for delivering outstanding results
- Ability to build trust with both clients and candidates
- Willingness to travel regularly within Germany and Switzerland

What's on Offer

- Competitive basic salary (£27,000 - £45,000)
- Uncapped commission with realistic OTE of £50,000 - £100,000+
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Performance bonus schemes
- Early finish every Friday
- Gym membership discounts
- International Christmas parties and overseas incentive trips
- Continuous professional training and career development
- Clear progression to Senior Consultant, Team Leader and Management roles
- Hybrid working (4 office / 1 home working day)

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding international recruitment career while working with some of Europe's most innovative businesses. You'll specialise in the fast-growing Technology and Life Sciences recruitment markets, develop expertise within the DACH region and enjoy outstanding earning potential with uncapped commission and genuine opportunities for progression.

Apply Now

If you're a fluent German speaker with recruitment experience and you're looking to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed