Managing Recruitment Consultant

5V Tech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

3 months fully paid sabbatical

29+ days holidays

International travel opportunities

Annual Profit Share bonus

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment consultancy in Central London is seeking a Managing Recruitment Consultant for their Contract Desk focusing on the USA. This role involves overseeing a team of consultants, managing the full recruitment cycle, and ensuring targets are met while driving business development. You will enjoy uncapped commission, paid sabbaticals, and career progression opportunities in a fast-paced environment that values its people's growth. Ready to take ownership of your career? Join us!

Qualifications

• Experience in tech recruitment within the USA.
• Resilient, ambitious, and target-driven.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Building and nurturing relationships with clients in the USA.
• Managing the full 360 recruitment cycle across contract roles.
• Leading a team of recruitment consultants.
• Direct and mentor a team of recruitment consultants.
• Own and manage P&L for the desk.
• Source top tech talent via networks, LinkedIn and referrals.
• Participate in industry events and conferences to build presence.
• Collaborate with other brands to boost personal and company brand.

Skills

360 recruitment experience

Business development focus

Excellent communication skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Organised and proactive

Talent sourcing

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS/CRM systems

Job description

Managing Recruitment Consultant – Contract Desk - USA

Central London, hybrid

Competitive base salary + Market Leading Commission - No minimum thresholds or cap!

As a Managing Recruitment Consultant at 5V Tech, a 5Values brand, you are expected of being solely responsible for an entire vertical with direct reports under you. Your role is split between individually billing and managing a team of Recruitment Consultants and their performance, as well as taking responsibility for P&L.

You’ll establish yourself as a specialist within your chosen niche vertical, with a strong focus on business development across the USA and delivering an excellent candidate journey whilst consistently hitting and exceeding targets, demonstrating resilience, accountability and integrity, as well as leading by example and becoming a trusted leader of the team.

Who We Are

We’re 5Values Consulting Group, a people-first recruitment consultancy and media house, powering some of the world’s most innovative tech and content brands.

We lead with our values - Inclusive | Sustainable | Attentive | Authentic | Considerate - and we mean it.

We’re made up of three specialist brands:

• 5V Tech – We partner with global innovators in the IoT & Edge Computing space - covering areas such as wireless connectivity, artificial intelligence, and energy sustainability, helping businesses scale elite teams. Our work connects the people building the future of technology across the US, Europe, and beyond.
• 5V Video – We work with the world’s leading video tech and OTT companies, building teams that power the technology behind today’s biggest streaming and connected TV platforms. From video playback and STB development to next-generation streaming infrastructure, our consultants help shape the future of entertainment.
• 5V Media – Our in-house marketing and media arm brings the industry to life through content. From The IoT Podcast and Playback Pioneers to The Movers and Shakers Report and The Media and Entertainment Mixer, we create thought leadership, podcasts, and events that amplify innovation, tell authentic stories, and connect communities across tech.

Why Are We Hiring?

We’re growing fast and expanding our Contract and Perm division. We’re looking for a Managing Recruitment Consultant who’s passionate about tech, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to become a recognised specialist in a cutting-edge industry.

This is a great opportunity for a recruiter who is ready to elevate their career, working alongside a supportive and driven team within one of the UK’s leading tech recruitment consultancies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and nurturing relationships with new and existing clients in the USA
• Establishing yourself as an industry specialist within your chosen niche vertical
• Managing the full 360 recruitment cycle across contract roles in tech
• Managing and leading a team of recruitment consultants, ensuring targets are met
• Responsible for P&L
• Sourcing top-tier tech talent through networking, LinkedIn, and referrals
• Taking part in industry events, podcasts, and international conferences
• Building elite talent pools within your industry specialism
• Collaborating with 5V Media to elevate and build your personal brand

What We’re Looking For

• 360 recruitment experience with focus on business development
• Resilient, ambitious, and target-driven
• Excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple projects
• A true team player who brings energy and drive to everything they do
• Experience in tech recruitment within the US

What You’ll Get in Return

Here’s what life at 5Values looks like:

• We’re a multi-award-winning company including winning ‘Best Recruitment Agency to Work For’
• Uncapped commission: no minimum threshold or caps!
• 3 months fully paid sabbatical after 5 years’ service
• 29+ days holidays (increases to 32 with tenure) + all bank holidays
• +2 days per year incentive paid days off
• Tailored career progression to Managing Director level
• International travel opportunities and yearly company trips abroad – fully expensed
• Annual Profit Share bonus
• Salon treatment contribution every 6 weeks

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to take ownership of your career, make an impact in the tech space, and work with a team that genuinely lives its values - we’d love to hear from you.