Connor Blennerhassett
Biggleswade
Summary
Profile
Commercially driven Recruitment Consultant with a proven track record of consistent billings across both permanent and temporary markets. Experienced across Legal, Healthcare, Occupational Health, Commercial, and Technical sectors, with strong expertise in business development, account management, and full lifecycle recruitment.
Known for building long-term client and candidate relationships, I bring a proactive, results-focused approach and consistently deliver high-quality placements. Most recently operating at a senior level within legal recruitment, placing mid-to-senior professionals into private practice.
Now seeking a new opportunity following a company restructuring at LHH, where I can continue to drive revenue and contribute to a high-performing team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Consultant - Legal
LHH (Adecco)
London (Hybrid)
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Led end-to-end recruitment across private practice and in-house legal roles, partnering with clients to deliver on mid-to-senior level mandates.
- Built and managed relationships with law firms and corporate legal teams, acting as a strategic hiring advisor in a competitive market.
- Delivered against revenue targets through consistent business development, candidate placement, and account growth.
- Sourced and placed high-calibre legal professionals across key practice areas, maintaining a strong network of qualified candidates.
- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, including briefing, sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
- Developed new business opportunities while nurturing existing accounts to drive repeat placements and long-term partnerships.
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Legal
R & B Global Consultants
London
05.2024 - 08.2025
- As a Senior Headhunter at R & B Global Consultants, I specialise in placing legal professionals into Private Practice across London, Essex and Hertfordshire.
- With a focus on building long-term relationships with both candidates and clients, I am dedicated to connecting legal talent with the right opportunities to drive career advancement and organizational success.
- I recruit across a variety of practice areas, including Real Estate, Private Client, Family, Litigation, Residential Property, Corporate and Commercial.
- With a deep understanding of the legal market and a commitment to delivering tailored recruitment solutions, I take pride in ensuring every placement is the perfect fit for both the candidate and the firm.
- If you're looking to explore new opportunities or need to recruit top legal talent, feel free to reach out to me directly. I am always open to having a conversation and providing insight into the current legal market.
Travelling
10.2023 - 05.2024
- I decided after stepping down running Eurotel that I wanted to wait before I jumped into another position.
- So after seeing all of the Far East through work, I decided to use this segway period to fly west for the first time and check out the American continents.
- During this 3 month period I visited; USA, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Bolivia, Argentina, Brazil.
- I saw this as my last chance to do a long trip and ticked off a lot of my bucket list in the process.
Co-Owner & Managing Director
Eurotel Search
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
07.2021 - 10.2023
- I, along with a business partner saw a need for supply into the UK Telecommunications Market due to all of the Fibre Optic Replacement projects the UK Government had just put out tenders for.
- We grew to 8 consultants and I was bought out for most of my shares in November 2022 and stepped down from the board and focused on being the Managing Director.
- I trusted my partners to take the business further in the right direction. I continued working at the firm for another year.
- A specialised boutique Recruitment Consultancy based in the UK with international operations stretching into Europe and Africa. We support the world's leading Telecommunications and Technology companies with temporary, contract and permanent Recruitment solutions.
- We had a few projects based in the Philippines, Metro Manila and Cebu specific.
Senior Recruiter and Business Development Manager
Greys Occupational Health Recruitment
Dunstable, Bedfordshire
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Specialised in the recruitment of Occupational Health professionals, including Advisors, Nurses, Physicians, Technicians, and Clinical Leads across various sectors such as healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and the public sector.
- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle-from candidate sourcing, screening, and compliance to placement-ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry standards (e.g., SEQOHS, NMC).
- Built and maintained a strong network of qualified Occupational Health professionals, using a combination of database searching, headhunting, job boards, and referrals.
- Developed new business opportunities through proactive outreach, client meetings, and market research, successfully expanding the client base and generating consistent revenue streams.
- Consulted with clients to understand their unique OH service needs, providing tailored recruitment solutions and market insight.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of occupational health trends, legislation, and workforce demands to offer a credible, value-added service to both candidates and clients.
- Delivered exceptional client service, consistently achieving high satisfaction rates and repeat business through effective relationship management and delivery.
Specialist Recruiter - Telecommunications
Guidant Global
London
02.2015 - 08.2019
- Started off working on the Legal and HR desks before joining the newly formed Telecommunications Desk.
- UK AND DACH Region mainly; The forefront of my duties as a 360 Recruiter in Engineering and Telecommunications Recruitment included delivering on existing contracts - maintaining a strong relationship with my clients and satisfying their needs as well as bringing in new business where I could.
- I was promoted to a Senior Telecommunications Consultant due to good performance and the relationships I had built with my clients.
- This meant I was part of the team that went to Far East Asia to deliver on a particular contract.
- After we had solidified targets and consistently performing well we were given free reign to go out and get more business.
- This was music to my ears, two of the clients I brought on whilst at the firm were TELKOMSEL and Etisalat.
- I lived in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Vietnam and the UAE during this period.
Education
GCSEs - German, English, Mathematics, Physical Education
Manshead Upper School
Dunstable01-2014
Skills
- Recruitment and talent acquisition
- Business development strategies
- Account management expertise
- Client relationship management
- Business development
- Market analysis
- Recruitment strategy
- Talent acquisition
- Candidate sourcing
Languages
German
Hobbies and Interests
- I run as a hobby
- I take part in football at the weekends
- I am a keen church-goer
- I support Arsenal
Interests
- Running
- Football
Timeline
Principal Consultant - Legal
LHH (Adecco)
08.2025 - 06.2026
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Legal
R & B Global Consultants
05.2024 - 08.2025
Travelling
10.2023 - 05.2024
Co-Owner & Managing Director
Eurotel Search
07.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Recruiter and Business Development Manager
Greys Occupational Health Recruitment
08.2019 - 07.2021
Specialist Recruiter - Telecommunications
Guidant Global
02.2015 - 08.2019
GCSEs - German, English, Mathematics, Physical Education
Manshead Upper School