Principal Recruiter

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment company is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead in the aerospace and tech sectors. This role offers the opportunity to build a personal brand, mentor junior recruiters, and thrive in a high-performance culture. With a focus on client relationships and business development, you'll enjoy an uncapped commission structure and flexible working options. Join a collaborative team that celebrates success and empowers you to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing industry. If you're driven and passionate about recruitment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Industry-leading commission

Flexible working options

Clear progression

Collaborative team culture

Annual incentives

Global trips

Regular socials

Qualifications

• Proven billing track record at Principal Level in recruitment.
• Strong business development and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own a specialist desk within aerospace, defense & deep tech.
• Source and place candidates across various startups to major players.

Skills

360 recruitment experience

business development skills

client management

knowledge in aerospace and tech

mentorship ability

Job description

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We’re not your average recruitment company. At EVONA, we’re shaping the future by placing top talent into pioneering companies across the aerospace, defense, and deep tech sectors. Our mission is to connect the brightest minds with the world’s most innovative industries. With rapid global growth, a high-performance culture, and a strong commission structure, we empower recruiters to earn big, think bigger, and make an impact.

The Role:

As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be a strategic leader and top biller. You’ll own your niche, develop a personal brand, and build deep client relationships while mentoring junior recruiters and contributing to EVONA’s continued growth. You’ll thrive in a high-performance environment where success is celebrated, and ambition is fueled.

What You’ll Do:

1. Take ownership of a specialist desk within the aerospace, defense & deep tech industries
2. Proactively win new business and manage existing client relationships within the U.S.
3. Source and place exceptional candidates across high-growth startups to major players
4. Deliver end-to-end recruitment services from client acquisition to candidate onboarding
5. Provide mentorship and support to less experienced consultants
6. Collaborate with leadership on business strategy and market development
7. Represent EVONA at industry events, meetups, and client visits (travel as needed)

What We’re Looking For:

1. 360 recruitment experience with a proven billing track record at Principal Level
2. Strong business development skills and client management ability
3. Deep sector knowledge or curiosity in space, aerospace, or emerging tech
4. Entrepreneurial mindset, self-driven, and goal-oriented
5. Passion for delivering exceptional candidate and client experiences
6. Ability to work autonomously and as a team player
7. Desire to grow your desk and mentor others while making serious commission

Why EVONA?

1. Industry-leading commission – uncapped and lucrative
2. Flexible working – remote options, but the ability to come into the office if local
3. Clear progression
4. Collaborative, high-performing team culture
5. Work with clients in one of the most exciting sectors in the world
6. Tools, training, and branding support to build your own niche
7. Annual incentives, global trips, regular socials & more

Apply now or connect with Emma Jackson at emailprotected in our internal talent team to learn more about life at EVONA.