Principal and Chief Executive - Belfast Met

Mcs Group Consultancy

The Role

Overview

Lead Belfast Met as Principal and Chief Executive, steering strategy, governance, and innovation.

Requirements

  • strategic leadership
  • complex organisations
  • education passion
  • further education
  • higher education

What You Bring

While experience within Further or Higher Education is welcome, it is not essential. What matters most is proven strategic leadership, success in complex organisations, and a passion for education and skills as a force for economic and social transformation.

The Company

About Mcs Group Consultancy

-Grew from a small start‑up into a global recruitment partner, expanding across the UK, Ireland, US and Europe. -Handles a diverse portfolio of projects—from sourcing top IT talent to engineering and finance specialists for multinational firms. -Focuses on technical & engineering, IT & digital, accountancy & financial services, sales & marketing, and HR & legal sectors. -Operates a boutique, founder‑led model that adapts to client needs with agility and deep industry insight. -Delivers tailored recruitment solutions for sectors like software development, engineering, finance and corporate services. -Known for a reputation built on personalized service, hands‑on leadership and a willingness to tackle tough talent challenges. -Unusual for a recruitment firm, it maintains a strong ethical stance, often directly mentoring candidates and clients alike. -Regularly pioneers new recruitment approaches, blending traditional headhunting with consultative strategy and regional expertise. -Continues to carve a niche by balancing ambitious growth with a personalised, relationship‑driven approach.

Sector Specialisms

IT & Digital

Sales & Marketing

Technical Engineering

Legal

Finance & Accounting

Human Resources & Personnel

Public Sector