Principal Recruiter

Understanding Recruitment

St Albans

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Holiday
2 years service option
International Winners Trips
Employee Owned Trust
Free City Centre Parking

Job summary

Understanding Recruitment is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to drive client relationships and business development in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. The role benefits from prior agency recruitment experience, ideally technology-focused, with a focus on delivering top talent for leading UK and international clients.

You will work with a full sourcing team to support varied roles while advancing your career through development opportunities and progression.

Qualifications

  • Agency recruitment experience is essential and preferred in technology or white-collar roles.
  • Strong client-facing and business development capabilities are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client engagement and drive new business opportunities.
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns for technology-focused roles.
  • Collaborate with internal sourcing teams to fulfil client needs.

Skills

Client facing
Business development
Agency recruitment

Job description

This is a client facing and BD focused recruitment role. We are looking for someone who can step right in due to the pace and client-facing nature of the role, prior agency recruitment experience is essential ideally Technology focused (or White Collar Professionals)

About Understanding Recruitment

Join our high performing team as a Principal Recruitment Consultant and unlock new career possibilities. We are a prominent player in the recruitment industry, renowned for our exceptional service to clients and candidates alike.

Why choose us?
  • Trusted partner for leading technology-driven businesses in the UK and US.
  • We prioritise understanding in recruitment and consistently deliver on client needs.
  • Exciting growth phase, offering ample opportunities for ambitious Recruiters.
  • Full Sourcing team to support with all roles you bring in
What's in it for you?
  • Development from our internal team and industry experts.
  • Peer-to-peer mentoring for continuous professional growth.
  • Collaborate closely with a diverse client base and contributing to business success.
  • Unlimited Holiday at Lead Promo or 2 years service
  • International Winners Trips
  • Clear Development and Progression Routes
  • Beneficiary of the Business (Employee Owned Trust)
  • Free City Centre Parking (costs covered fully by business)
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