Senior Consultant - Contracting Commerce

Job Summary/Introduction

Create long-term client relationships and match professionals with contract, interim, and fractional career opportunities across commercial organisations.

Strengthen your capability in flexible workforce solutions and advance your career with Michael Page, with support from structured training, clear progression pathways, and a global network.

Details About the Client

Join Michael Page Singapore’s Commerce Contracting practice, supporting organisations to secure talent for interim assignments, fractional engagements, and project-based roles. You will partner with clients to respond to business continuity, transformation, and specialist skills requirements, while linking professionals with flexible career opportunities. Relevant experience in recruitment, sales, business development, or account management is encouraged.

About Us

Michael Page is a globally recognised leader in professional recruitment, operating in more than 30 countries and known for excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a key regional hub and one of our highest-performing markets, our Singapore office brings the opportunity to join a team of exceptional talent and collaborate with some of the world’s leading organisations across a wide range of sectors. With access to a strong client network, advanced tools, and the autonomy to build your own strategy, Michael Page offers the platform for ambitious individuals to grow and succeed.

Role Description

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page, you will:

• Build relationships with existing and prospective clients by understanding their business priorities and requirements for contract, interim, and fractional talent.
• Spot and develop new business opportunities driven by transformation initiatives, business growth, temporary leadership needs, leave cover, and specialist skills requirements.
• Advise clients on recruitment solutions for time-bound assignments, interim appointments, and fractional roles that include an agreed portion of a professional’s working time.
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and assignment follow-up.
• Partner with clients to define assignment scope, required expertise, expected outcomes, duration, and working arrangements.
• Grow networks of professionals interested in contract, interim, project-based, and fractional opportunities through direct sourcing, referrals, and market mapping.
• Evaluate candidates against role requirements, focusing on relevant expertise, achievements, availability, and ability to deliver within the assignment scope.
• Provide guidance to clients and candidates on talent availability, remuneration, assignment expectations, and recruitment processes.
• Draft recruitment proposals and negotiate fees, assignment terms, and service agreements in line with company guidelines.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams to support engagement arrangements, onboarding, documentation, and assignment administration according to applicable requirements and company policies.
• Keep regular contact with clients and placed professionals to support assignment delivery, resolve concerns, and discuss extensions or future opportunities.
• Deepen your knowledge of flexible workforce models and market trends to enable informed client discussions.
• Work closely with colleagues across teams and locations to support client opportunities, candidate referrals, and recruitment delivery.
• Maintain precise recruitment records and treat client and candidate information confidentially.
• Ensure fair recruitment practices, high service quality, and professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Relevant experience in recruitment, sales, business development, or account management, with the ability to build relationships and achieve commercial outcomes.
• Interest in contract, interim, and fractional recruitment, along with a willingness to grow expertise in flexible talent solutions. Prior recruitment or workforce solutions experience is an advantage.
• The ability to understand business challenges and convert them into clear hiring or assignment requirements.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to recognise opportunities, engage prospective clients, and expand existing accounts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a consultative approach to understanding both client and candidate needs.
• Excellent research and organisational capability, including the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and onboarding requirements.
• Responsiveness and strong judgement when handling time-sensitive needs and shifting assignment requirements.
• High attention to detail when reviewing commercial terms, assignment documentation, and recruitment records.
• A commitment to fair recruitment, confidentiality, and building trusted, long-term professional relationships.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.

What We Offer

• Career Development: A structured career framework with opportunities to deepen your specialist expertise and progress into broader or leadership roles.
• Training and Support: Access to recruitment, commercial, and professional development programmes, with guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Regional and Global Connectivity: Opportunities to work with teams across markets and access international referral networks and market insights.
• Flexible Talent Market Exposure: Opportunities to work with organisations and professionals across industries, building expertise in interim appointments, fractional engagements, and project-based recruitment.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Michael Page is committed to inclusive, fair recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and assess applicants based on their skills, experience, and ability to fulfil the role.

If you need adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know so we can discuss your requirements.

Contact : Junie Lim (Lic No: R1770586/ EA no:18S9099)

Phone number : +65 6416 9864

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