Lead Recruiter – Pensions
Location: London
Type: Permanent | Full-time
Salary: Competitive base + uncapped commission + leadership incentives
Are you a pensions recruitment specialist ready to step into a leadership role and shape the growth of a high-potential market?
Gravitas is hiring a Lead Recruiter to drive the development of our Pensions practice in London — with the potential to become a Practice Lead, taking full ownership of a growing vertical within our award-winning Insurance division.
About Gravitas
Founded in 2010 by our three founding directors, Gravitas has become a world-leading, award-winning recruitment consultancy, specialising in Technology and Insurance. With over 250 consultants across 8 offices in the UK, Europe, and Asia, we are proud of our sustained growth, inclusive culture, and long-term client partnerships.
Our core values are at the heart of everything we do:
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Respect
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Integrity
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Passion
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Excellence
These values underpin how we work with clients, candidates, and each other — always with the goal of helping people reach their full potential.
The Role
As a Lead Recruiter in the Pensions space, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of a developing market within a high-performing Insurance business.
You will be responsible for:
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Growing a niche desk focused on pensions administration, actuarial consulting, technical pensions, project and governance roles
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Building and deepening relationships with consultancies, in-house schemes, third-party administrators and specialist providers
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Delivering full-cycle, high-quality recruitment solutions
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Advising clients with deep market insight and a consultative approach
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Mentoring and supporting junior consultants
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Shaping the direction of the practice as it scales, with potential to evolve into a Practice Lead role
What You’ll Bring
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At least 3-4 years experience recruiting into the pensions, actuarial or insurance markets
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Confidence in building your own client base while managing existing relationships
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Proven experience in headhunting and passive candidate sourcing
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A commercial, consultative approach and a deep interest in the pensions sector
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A growth mindset, with leadership potential or experience
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A desire to be known as a go-to recruiter in a specialist field
What We Offer
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A defined pathway to Director, with autonomy to grow and shape your own desk
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Uncapped commission and no threshold, plus attractive incentives and rewards
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Access to award-winning training and executive coaching
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A collaborative, specialist team with deep market knowledge and supportive leadership
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A chance to elevate your personal brand and become a visible figure in the pensions recruitment market
Our Vision
“Together, we will help you achieve excellence and reach your full potential.”
Gravitas is a place for ambitious recruiters who want to specialise, lead, and make a genuine impact — in a business that invests in your success.
Ready to lead a high-potential niche and grow into a Practice Lead?
Apply today or contact Ryan Sullivan at r.sullivan@gravitasgroup.com for a confidential conversation.
Gravitas is a proud equal opportunities employer.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.
