It Recruitment Consultant

YTN Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced IT Recruitment Consultant to enhance their technology division. The role involves business development, candidate management, and achieving billing targets, requiring at least 2 years in IT recruitment. Competitive salary and uncapped commission structure are offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Uncapped commission structure

Performance bonuses

Quarterly and annual rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in IT recruitment (agency or internal).
• Proven track record of achieving billing targets consistently.
• Strong understanding of IT roles such as Software Development, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the IT sector.
• Source, attract, and engage high-quality IT professionals.
• Negotiate offers and manage the full recruitment process.

Skills

IT recruitment experience

Business development

Account management

Excellent communication

Resilient under pressure

Job description

I'm partnering with a leading recruitment agency who are seeking an experienced IT Recruitment Consultant to join their growing technology division. This is an exceptional opportunity for an established recruiter to take their career to the next level with a forward-thinking agency that truly values its consultants.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Management

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the IT sector
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and key decision-makers
• Conduct client meetings to understand technical requirements and hiring needs
• Negotiate terms of business and manage commercial arrangements
• Act as a trusted advisor on market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability

Candidate Management

• Source, attract, and engage high-quality IT professionals across various disciplines
• Conduct thorough candidate screening and technical assessments
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of active and passive candidates
• Provide career guidance and market insights to candidates
• Manage the full recruitment process from initial contact through to offer acceptance

360 Recruitment Delivery

• Negotiate offers and manage counter-offer situations
• Ensure compliance with recruitment best practices and agency processes
• Achieve and exceed monthly billing targets and KPIs

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in IT recruitment (agency or internal)
• Proven track record of achieving billing targets consistently
• Strong understanding of IT roles including Software Development, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, Data, or similar
• Excellent business development and account management skills

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and target-driven with a competitive mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilient and able to thrive under pressure
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously

What's On Offer

• Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience)
• Uncapped commission structure with realistic OTE
• Performance bonuses and incentives
• Quarterly and annual rewards for top performers