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Recruitment jobs for talented recruitment professionals.

Could your next recruitment role be with Saxton Leigh? We’re looking for ambitious individuals who want to develop their recruitment career. This is an excellent opportunity for self-motivated and experienced recruiters who enjoy the challenge of consistently meeting targets.

Saxton Leigh is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a successful track record and enviable client list. We know that even the most talented recruiter will struggle without strong leads. That’s why Saxton Leigh consultants have access to networks and databases that have been continually strengthened over the past 15 years. The Saxton Leigh team is friendly and supportive, offering a nurturing environment in which you can further your success.

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Helping you to reach your goals.

Once you have the right tools to do your job, you need the freedom to get on with it. At Saxton Leigh, we foster a mature and considerate working culture. We think employees should be empowered rather than monitored. Of course, this approach works best for committed and hard working individuals. And that’s who we want to employ.

The world of work is evolving rapidly and we’re embracing these changes. Flexible working is encouraged and our dress code is informal. The company culture is designed for the benefit of our employees. If you’re happy in what you do, you’re more productive. It makes good business sense.

Benefits to enjoy.

There’s more to life than money, but it’s an essential requirement if you want to live comfortably. We offer an appealing benefits system for our recruitment consultants. When we hit our targets, the whole team celebrates with excursions such as clay pigeon shooting, or evenings at Michelin-starred restaurants. On top of the benefits listed below, every year the top-performing consultant earns a free luxury holiday.

Benefits to our consultants include:

  • Up to 40% commission
  • No threshold clawback
  • 25 days holiday as standard (up to 30 days maximum)
  • Up to £5,000 worth of gift vouchers on promotion
  • Team days out
  • Michelin-starred meals/International trips
  • Free health insurance
  • Work mobile
  • 1-2-1 mentoring with our top performers
  • Flexible working

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What people say about us

  • "Eleanor played a key role in facilitating the process, providing valuable insights and offering crucial support that contributed to my successful placement. Her dedication, expertise, and effective communication made the entire experience smooth and rewarding. I highly recommend Eleanor for her outstanding professionalism in recruitment and operations. Thank you for your assistance!"

    L Wang, Candidate, Operations
  • "I had the pleasure of working with George, he is an excellent head-hunter with dedication, professionalism, and a keen understanding of the industry which makes him a standout in the field. I highly recommend George’s expertise and passion for connecting the right talent with the right opportunities which makes an invaluable asset to any organization."

    A Kahar, Candidate, Luxembourg
  • "Good communication and knowledge of the finance market."

    Bistra Docheva, NS Partners Ltd, Luxembourg
  • "Eleanor is a top tier recruiter and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was so thorough in our preparation for my interviews and kept me up to date throughout the process. Her knowladge and professionalism really shined, helping me secure and amazing role. Thank you so much Eleanor!"

    R Pearson – Candidate
  • "Eleanor worked tirelessly with me to secure a new role and went above and beyond in coaching me and keeping me up-to-date with progress. Having been made redundant after nearly 23 years I was so grateful to have Eleanor by my side, taking me through all the processes, pitfalls, and potential successes, as the modern way of securing a role was all new to me! I would not hesitate in recommending Eleanor to everyone I know. Also, if the worst comes to the worst and I need to find another role in the future, Eleanor will be my first port of call."

    L Van Der Merwe – Candidate
  • "Natalie is a highly professional recruiter with strong market knowledge."

    N Sparks – Candidate
  • "We recently used Saxton Leigh to help us find a Head of Risk.  Natalie was very helpful in firstly understanding our requirements and then finding suitable candidates that matched the criteria.  The whole process was managed very efficiently with excellent communication throughout, we would happily use Saxton Leigh again."

    Richard Anstead – ICM Investment Management Limited
  • "Eleanor from Saxton Leigh has been very professional and supportive during the entire recruitment process and provided useful advice for my interview preparation. Thanks for the help Eleanor, much appreciated and highly recommended!"

    B Chan – Candidate
  • "We worked with Saxton Leigh on a market risk search. They were successful in assisting us to secure the right person for the company with their good knowledge of the market, specialist focus and extensive networks. The search was delivered in an organised and efficient way with timely communication from staff. I would have no hesitation in giving my recommendation to use Saxton Leigh, as I have confidence in their ability to achieve the results you need."

    Bei Cao – Head of HR, CCBI Global Markets (UK) Limited
  • "I was very pleased to be called up by the consultant who gave me a status update, especially as there was no specific news to pass on – in my experience it’s very rare for recruiters to keep in touch and I really appreciated the effort.  Everyone from Saxton Leigh that I have met during this process has been exceptionally professional."

    G Wolvaardt – Candidate
  • "I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Saxton Leigh, and especially Marcus for all your help and encouragement. Searching for employment can be challenging but you have made this process an easy one. Your support and dedication is unmatched."

    O Anunobi – Candidate
  • "I am very happy with the service provided to me.  I was kept well-informed with the progress of my application throughout the process."

    O Maroof – Candidate
  • "After deciding to take a nine month break from the city following redundancy, the prospect of finding my next role was daunting to say the least. Thankfully working with Saxton Leigh I found an amazing role. Stuart and Marcus understood my skill set from the get-go and put me forward for a great opportunity. They maintained regular dialogue with me throughout the process, from the first interview to my options on Limited and Umbrella companies. Its not luck that has lead them to find my last two roles, despite them being ten years apart."

    J Phillips – Candidate
  • "Saxon Leigh for the past few years have always sent me interesting roles and they recently secured me two interviews at banks with roles that are good for my career. I managed to secure a job at one of those, so thanks to Marcus and the team."

    M Keys – Candidate
  • "A truly professional service, a pleasure to work with Saxton Leigh."

    Head of HR, United National Bank Limited
  • "Saxton Leigh quickly understood the position we were looking to fill and provided us with a shortlist of strong Audit Managers. The process was well managed and I would certainly use them again when hiring in this area."

    Resourcing Manager, Charles Taylor Consulting
  • "The quality of the candidates put forward was very good, specific to our role and of a high calibre.  The service received from Saxton Leigh was spot on with timely communication and knowledgeable staff."

    Operational Risk Manager, ANZ Bank
  • "Saxton Leigh’s approach allows them to reach passive candidates in the market, producing a high quality short-list with a first-class delivery. They took the time to understand our business and the roles we were hiring for, enabling us to fill the positions in a timely manner. Their niche and specialist knowledge of the market made them stand out from other recruiters. I would not hesitate to use them again and recommend them very highly."

    Group Head of HR, Tungsten Corporation