Principal Recruitment Consultant

Connect AI; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Health insurance

Gym membership

Equity ownership

Annual leave 24 days + birthday off

Bank holidays included

Job summary

Connect-AI is launching in January 2026 as a new division of Connect Group, recruiting AI, data and software talent across the UK and Europe. You will help build this division from the ground up as a Senior Consultant, with a focus on high-growth tech firms and market-leading compensation structures.

Join a founding team that offers a market-leading commission, equity opportunities, flexible remote/hybrid working, and a path to leadership as the division scales in the UK, Europe and the US.

Qualifications

• Proven senior recruitment experience in AI, data, or software sectors.
• Strong business development and client-management abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven.
• Passionate about technology and innovation in AI/data.
• Willingness to work in a flexible remote/hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle recruitment for AI, data and software roles across the UK and Europe.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted partner.
• Proactively source, engage and manage high-calibre candidates using modern tools.
• Drive business development to expand the client base and opportunities.

Job description

Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant (AI, Data & Software) / Founding Team x2

Salary:

Highly competitive (depending on experience) + Commission + Equity/Share Options + Additional Bonus + Attractive Benefits Package

Location:

UK Remote (occasional meetings at our office in Poole)

About Connect-AI:

Connect-AI is the new division of Connect Group, launching in January 2026, specialising in recruitment for AI, Data, and Software roles across the UK and Europe. We focus on connecting high-growth tech companies, scale-ups, and startups with top-tier talent in AI, machine learning, data engineering, software development, and associated roles.

As a Senior Consultant, you will play a critical role in building this division from the ground up, shaping its presence in the market, and helping scale teams in fast-moving, cutting-edge technology sectors.

Why Join Connect-AI:

• Be part of a brand-new division in a fast-growing, technology-focused recruitment group.
• A friendly, collaborative, and professional environment with a market-leading commission and salary structure.
• Access to top-tier tools and platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter, specialist job boards, and proprietary sourcing methods.
• Career progression: clear paths to leadership, directorship, and equity ownership opportunities.
• Flexible working: hybrid, remote options for the right experience.
• Perks & benefits: early finishes on Fridays, generous leave, private health insurance, training, mentoring programs, gym memberships, and more

What You’ll Do:

• Lead full lifecycle recruitment for AI, Data, and Software roles across startups, scale-ups, and high-growth tech businesses in the UK and Europe.
• Build and maintain client relationships, understanding their hiring needs and acting as a trusted recruitment partner.
• Proactively source, engage, and manage high-calibre candidates, leveraging your network and cutting-edge recruitment tools.
• Business development efforts, expanding the client base and opening new market opportunities.

About You:

• Proven experience in tech recruitment, ideally specialising in AI, Data, Software, or scale-ups.
• Strong business development skills with a track record of winning and growing client accounts.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven with a growth-focused mindset.
• Passionate about technology, AI, and data-driven innovation.
• Early finish Fridays (2:30 pm) and flexible working options.
• Up to 20% commission on everything
• 24 days holiday + birthday off + bank holidays.
• Up to an additional 8 holiday days per year
• 2 weeks working from anywhere
• Additional Bonus: Up to £2k in December.
• Employee Share Scheme: Equity opportunities in Connect-AI.
• Advanced Training Programme: realistic earning potential of £2k–£8k/month in commission for new starters.
• Flexible perks: private health insurance, gym, entertainment, mentoring, and more.
• Regular team activities, leadership development, and a supportive environment.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity cover

Why Join Now?

Timing is everything.

You'll be joining at the beginning of our journey — not years down the line.

Instead of inheriting an established desk, you'll help build one.

Instead of being recruiter number 100, you'll be one of our founding consultants, helping shape the culture, direction and future of Connect-AI as we continue to grow across the UK, Europe and the US.