Client Engagement Partner - 360 Consultant:
Drive Growth & Shape the Future of Talent 🚀
The Client Engagement Partner - 360 Consultant at Practicus is a high-impact role designed for a sophisticated business developer and a meticulous delivery expert. You will act as a strategic partner, opening doors with C-Suite executives while maintaining an unwavering obsession with quality to bridge the gap between ambitious executive leaders and the UK's most exciting organisations.
Who We Are
The Practicus Vision: Different by Design
At Practicus, we are curious, passionate, and relentlessly focused on delivering a premium recruitment experience. For 20 years, we have helped organisations navigate change by providing exceptional people and value-added services through our growing community of subject matter experts.
How are we different?
While much of the industry moves toward faceless automation, we use technology strategically to free up time so we can invest it where it matters most: building strong, human relationships.
Our mission is simple but bold: to change the way people feel about recruitment. We are reliable, authentic, and committed to doing recruitment "the right way"—putting people first in everything we do.
Our Vision
The Practicus People Vision
Our vision is to build a high-performing, energised, and empowered team that grows, thrives, and has fun together. We aim to deliver exceptional talent and shape unforgettable recruitment experiences that drive our growth story with authenticity and impact.
The Role: Your Impact
You are the architect of the entire recruitment process—from the first "cold" coffee to the final placement follow-up—ensuring every connection is built on deep human relationships and genuine outcomes.
Lead Growth
You will lead our growth within your dedicated sector by opening doors as a sophisticated business developer and closing the deal as a meticulous delivery expert.
Champion of Quality
We are looking for a Champion of Quality who leads from the front, mastering the high-level strategic sell while remaining obsessed with finding the "right fit" rather than just any candidate.
Key Responsibilities & Ownership

Full Lifecycle Ownership

You will own the entire process, from the first "cold" coffee with a C-Suite executive to the final placement follow-up. This includes taking deep, consultative client briefings, writing compelling briefs, and managing the end-to-end candidate journey. Strategic Business Development Proactively identify and pursue new opportunities by getting on the phone and in the room with Senior Leaders. You will map market drivers to identify client pain points before they even become vacancies. High-Level Networking & Brand Act as a true industry peer by attending events and contributing to thought leadership. You will position yourself as a trusted advisor to ambitious executive leaders to raise your personal and the Practicus brand. Precision Resourcing From client briefing, to closing the deal - you will own the whole process. Using Bullhorn, LinkedIn Recruiter (RPS+) and Job Boards to identify top talent to interview, shortlist and present back to the client. Before managing the interview process through to a successful outcome. Process & Data Excellence Run recruitment processes that are Human-led and AI-assisted, ensuring quality coding within our systems to maintain data integrity and drive effective resourcing. Team Support & Values Act as a positive, upbeat, and authentic presence within the office, ready to go the extra mile for your clients while cheering on your team.

The Role & Your Journey: From 360 Expert to 180 Powerhouse
At Practicus, we don't just offer a job; we offer a career trajectory designed to reignite your passion and maximize your earning potential. Your journey begins as a 360-Recruitment Consultant, where you will lead our growth within your dedicated sector.
Phase 1: The 360 Consultant – Leading from the Front
In the initial stage of your journey, you will own the entire lifecycle. This phase is about demonstrating your mastery of both the "hunt" and the "deliver".
  • Complete Ownership: You will manage the process from the very first "cold" coffee with a C-Suite executive right through to the final placement follow-up.
  • The Strategic Sell: You will lead from the front, combining a high-level strategic sell to senior leaders with a high-touch candidate experience.
  • Building the Foundation: By identifying client pain points and managing end-to-end delivery, you establish yourself as a trusted advisor and a "Champion of Quality".
Phase 2: The 180 Client Engagement Partner – Focused Growth
Once you are established and have proven your ability to open doors and close them with precision, your role evolves into a 180 Client Engagement Partner.
  • The "180" Shift: Your focus shifts purely toward Business Development and Client Engagement. You will spend your time solely on bringing in high-value Permanent and Interim opportunities.
  • Elite Support: You won't be doing it alone; in this phase, you are fully supported by our best-in-class Delivery function, allowing you to focus entirely on the strategic client relationship.
  • High-Performance Rewards: This transition is designed to help you compete to become a top performer within the business, a path that has already developed multiple £1m+ billers.

Why This Journey Matters
This pathway is built on Empowerment and Autonomy, providing a "grown-up" environment where you are trusted to run your desk like a business. We invest in your professional journey through comprehensive training, ensuring you have a clear and supported pathway.
The Practicus Deal 🤝
We are straight-talking, high-performing, and authentic. This is a two-way deal built on trust, pace, and ambition.
What We Give to You
  • Growth: Clear pathways from Delivery to 360-consultant and Client Engagement Partner.
  • Investment: Coaching, training, and a platform to succeed as your authentic self.
  • Flexibility: Hybrid work model (2 days in Henley).
  • Autonomy: A 'grown-up' environment with minimal micromanagement.
  • Voice: We listen to your ideas; if it makes us better, we want to hear it.
What We Expect From You
  • Values: Live our values every day—no exceptions.
  • Results: Deliver sustainable results that drive growth.
  • Commercial Thinking: Understand the "bigger picture" and spot opportunities.
  • Quality: Deliver excellence every time, with no shortcuts.
  • Ownership: Own your outcomes—accountability matters here.
Core Competencies
We seek individuals who are uncomplicated, authentic, and driven by insane curiosity. To thrive as a Client Engagement Partner, you must balance the hunger of a business developer with the precision of a high-touch consultant.
Results Driven: The "360" Mindset
You are a high-performer who genuinely enjoys the business development process and the thrill of the win. You proactively identify and pursue new opportunities within the Public Sector, ensuring you deliver on agreed outcomes by closing them with precision.
High EQ: Presence & Empathy
As a natural relationship builder, you have the presence to hold your own in a room with ambitious executive leaders, offering insight and challenging their thinking. You act as a trusted advisor, building deep connections through honesty, integrity, and empathy.
Innovation: Human-Led, AI-Assisted
You are tech-savvy and constantly looking for ways to improve the customer experience. You understand how to leverage tools like Bullhorn and LinkedIn Recruiter to run recruitment processes that are Human-led and AI-assisted, ensuring the "right fit" is found every time.
Business Acumen: Running Your Desk Like a Business
You are commercially astute, with the ability to identify client pain points before they even become vacancies. You embrace the autonomy of a "grown-up" environment, turning these pain points into a high-value strategic opportunity.
Role Model Leadership: Living the Values
You embody the Practicus spirit by being positive, upbeat, and authentic. You lead by example—going the extra mile for clients, staying "always learning," and maintaining the mindset of "One Team" by cheering on those around you.
Performance Excellence
Measures of Success: What "Great" Looks Like
In this role, success is defined by more than just hitting targets; it is about the precision of the win and the depth of the partnership. You will be measured on your ability to open high-level doors, find the "right fit" for complex challenges, and drive commercial growth within your dedicated sector. In line with our Performance Framework, your progress will be reviewed in weekly 1-2-1s to ensure you are empowered to thrive.
Your performance is measured across three key areas:
1. Commercial Impact & Deal Precision
Your primary measure of success is the ability to convert strategic conversations into Permanent and Interim opportunities.
  • Closing with Precision: You are expected to lead from the front, mastering the "high-level strategic sell" to ensure a consistent pipeline of deals.
  • Full Lifecycle Mastery: Success is seen in the seamless transition from the first meeting with a C-Suite executive to the final placement follow-up.
  • Path to top biller: You will be measured against your progress toward becoming a top-tier consultant, joining the ranks of our most successful billers.
2. Strategic Growth & Market Acquisition
Dedicated to a specific sector, your success is measured by your ability to expand our footprint in this space. This will include:
  • New Door Opening: Proactively identifying and pursuing new opportunities by getting "in the room" with Senior Leaders.
  • Proactive Opportunity Sourcing: Success means identifying client "pain points" and resource needs before they even become official vacancies.
  • Brand Authority: Effectively raising your personal and the Practicus brand by contributing to thought leadership and acting as a "trusted advisor".
3. Unwavering Quality & Values
At Practicus, we are obsessed with quality. Doing a deal is only a success if it is the right deal.
  • The "Right One, Not Just Anyone": You will be measured on your commitment to finding the "right fit" rather than just any candidate, maintaining our reputation for quality-led recruitment.
  • High-Touch Experience: Maintaining a high-touch candidate experience and deep, consultative client briefings that reflect our "unwavering obsession with quality".
  • Living the Values: Success is demonstrated by embodying our core values—Honesty, Integrity, Empathy, and "Going the Extra Mile"—in every interaction.
Your Rewards
Exceptional Benefits Package
The following benefits are designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally:
Wellbeing & Time Off
  • 4pm Friday Finish: We value work-life balance, completed your week? Then kickstart your weekend early!
  • Generous Holiday: 23 days holiday that increases with your length of service
  • Christmas Shutdown: 3 extra days of holiday gifted for the festive break
  • Your Birthday Off: An additional day of holiday to celebrate you.
  • Flexible Holiday: The opportunity to purchase or roll over holiday entitlement
  • Volunteering Scheme: Dedicated time to support causes you are passionate about
Financial & Security
  • Life Assurance Scheme: Coverage at 3 x your salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
  • Workplace Pension: Managed via a Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme: A tax-efficient way to access a new vehicle
  • Christmas Voucher: A seasonal thank you to celebrate the year's success
  • Anniversary Bonus: A 5-year cyclical bonus scheme to reward your long-term commitment
Health & Family Support
  • Cash Health Plan: Support for your everyday health and wellbeing needs.
  • Private Medical Cover: The option to purchase enhanced private healthcare
  • Enhanced Family Leave: Including both Enhanced Paternity and Enhanced Maternity pay
  • Hybrid Working: A "grown-up" environment offering flexibility on how and where you work.

Please note: Some of these benefits are subject to a successful probation pass.
Join Our Legacy
Average Tenure: 8+ Years
Our team members don't just work here—they build careers, form lasting relationships, and grow with us. This isn't just a job; it's a place where you can truly belong and make a lasting impact.
"At Practicus, we've created something special: a culture where people want to stay, grow, and succeed together. Our average tenure speaks volumes about the environment we've built."
Ready?
Are you driven by insane curiosity and want to be part of a values-driven culture?
We want to hear from you.