Principal Consultant | Technology | Contract

JR United Kingdom; Bolton Croft; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Consultant in technology. This hybrid role based in Manchester involves leading recruitment processes, building client relationships, and sourcing top talent. The position offers a competitive salary, unlimited holiday, and a supportive company culture with development opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday

Full training and development schemes

Free breakfast

Soft drinks

Wellness activities

Parental leave

Lunch clubs

Holiday incentives

Private healthcare

Company events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in client engagement and delivery.
• Exposure to technology markets required.
• Consistent performance in generating revenue.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job brief to offer negotiation.
• Win and grow client accounts, fostering repeat business.
• Attend and host industry events to enhance presence and network.

Skills

Negotiation

Business development

Candidate management

Job description

Principal Consultant | Technology | Contract

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Salary: GBP 40,000 - 50,000

Contract Type: Contract, Hybrid (3 days in-office in Manchester)

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Posted: 10.06.2025 | Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

NearTech Search is seeking a Principal Consultant for technology recruitment. The role involves leading 360-degree recruitment processes, from sourcing to client relationship management, within a high-performing culture. The position requires building and maintaining client accounts, sourcing top-tier talent, managing the full recruitment lifecycle, and networking at industry events.

Responsibilities:

• Win and grow client accounts, fostering repeat business
• Source, assess, and place top marketing talent using proactive search methods
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job brief to offer negotiation
• Attend and host industry events to enhance presence and network
• Collaborate with consultants across NearTech and 11 Investments brands, cross-selling services

Requirements:

• Proven experience signing and delivering into new clients
• Exposure to technology markets
• Confidence in negotiation, business development, and candidate management
• Consistent weekly GP of £5k+
• Positive, team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn

Benefits:

• £40k–£50k base salary + monthly commissions & quarterly bonuses
• Unlimited holiday
• Supportive company culture with growth opportunities
• Monthly commissions and quarterly incentives
• Full training and development schemes
• Perks: free breakfast, soft drinks, wellness activities, parental leave, lunch clubs, holiday incentives, private healthcare, company events, financial advice

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