Principal Recruiter

Harrison Clarke Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Clarke Group is seeking a Principal Recruiter to join our Research Team, partnering with venture-backed AI startups shaping the technology of the future. You’ll work closely with founders, hiring managers and investors to define hiring strategies and deliver world-class technical talent.

This role offers exposure to leading engineering teams, end-to-end recruitment, active pipeline building across top tech ecosystems, and guidance on market trends and best practices to help startups

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for highly technical domains.
• Proven track record placing senior and niche talent.
• Able to engage credibly with technical stakeholders and candidates.
• Commercial mindset with a passion for working in high-growth environments.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with founders and hiring managers to define hiring strategies.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for highly technical roles.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across the U.S. tech ecosystem.
• Advise clients on market trends and talent insights.
• Develop long-term relationships with candidates from leading tech companies.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Senior talent placement

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Harrison Clarke Group operates at the intersection of Search, Venture and Media. Since 2017, the group has helped Founders and Investors build talent-dense companies through Harrison Clarke (startup search), ARKE (mission-critical workforce solutions), Harrison Clarke Ventures (Venture Capital Fund) and Inside the Silicon Mind (Founder and Investor Media Platform).

Harrison Clarke is seeking a Principal Recruiter to join our Research Team, who partner with the most exciting VC-backed AI startups that are shaping the technology of the future. Our Research Team consists of 4 core practices: Software & Product, Data & AI, Cloud & Infrastructure, Go-to-Market.

About the Role

As a Principal Recruiter, you will work closely with a diverse portfolio of venture-backed companies that are leveraging cutting-edge AI/ML technologies to solve real-world problems. From early-stage disruptors to rapidly scaling startups, you’ll play a critical role in building world-class technical teams. This is a unique opportunity to operate in one of the most dynamic talent markets globally, giving you exposure to exceptional candidates from strong engineering cultures.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partnering with founders, hiring managers, and investors to define and deliver on hiring strategies
• Leading end-to-end recruitment processes for highly technical roles
• Building and maintaining strong talent pipelines across the U.S. technology ecosystem
• Advising clients on market trends, talent insights, and hiring best practices
• Developing long-term relationships with candidates from leading technology companies

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in recruiting for highly technical domains
• Strong track record of placing senior and niche talent
• Ability to engage credibly with technical stakeholders and candidates
• Commercial mindset with a passion for working in high-growth environments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Why Join?

• Work at the cutting edge of AI and emerging technologies
• Partner with innovative, VC-backed startups solving meaningful problems
• Gain exposure to world-leading talent
• Access to industry-leading tools
• Be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and fast-growing team

If you’re excited about shaping the future of technology by connecting exceptional talent with groundbreaking companies, we’d love to hear from you.