Principal Recruitment Consultant

Provide

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + personal commission
Team performance commission
Structured training programme
Private Medical Cover
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Birthday’s off
Flexible working
Up to 30 days annual leave
Flexible working
Autonomy

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a driven recruitment professional to manage the full recruitment cycle. You will win new clients, build relationships with tech companies, and source top-tier talent. The ideal candidate has proven experience in tech recruitment and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary, commission, and a range of benefits including flexible working.

Qualifications

  • Proven recruitment experience within the tech industry.
  • Natural ability to close deals and build trust fast.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • High energy, self-motivation, and a results-first mindset.
  • An understanding of the tech industry and its talent market.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full 360° recruitment cycle from business development to candidate placement.
  • Win new clients through strategic outreach, networking, and pitching.
  • Build deep client relationships with tech companies.
  • Source top-tier tech talent.
  • Negotiate offers and close deals.
  • Consistently hit and exceed targets – and be rewarded for it.

Skills

Recruitment experience
Communication skills
Negotiation skills
Self-motivation
Tech industry understanding
Results-driven

Job description

About us

Talent. Attraction. Innovation.

We’re passionate about all three. It’s these ingredients which make us who we are. It’s why our customers chose us and it’s why you will love working here.

We offer more than just a bum on a seat. Our innovative talent attraction solutions help our customers to deliver their technology projects, people strategies and product developments. They range from globally renowned financial institutions and the world’s most recognisable technology unicorns to disruptive, Series A-funded tech start-ups.

Our own people are collaborative, like-minded individuals who share our passion and flourish amongst their peers. Because we love people, we want everyone to be the best they can be. If you feel the same, you’ll fit right in.

About you

Are you a driven, sales-savvy professional with a passion for technology and talent? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where results are rewarded and ambition is celebrated?

What You’ll Do
  • Own the full 360° recruitment cycle – from business development to candidate placement
  • Win new clients through strategic outreach, networking, and confident pitching
  • Build deep client relationships with tech companies from startups to global players
  • Source top-tier tech talent (Software Engineers, Data Scientists, DevOps, etc.)
  • Negotiate offers and close deals that change lives and transform businesses
  • Consistently hit and exceed targets – and be rewarded for it
What You Bring
  • Proven recruitment experience within the tech industry.
  • A natural ability to close deals and build trust fast
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • High energy, self-motivation, and a results-first mindset
  • An understanding of or interest in the tech industry and its talent market
In return

Apart from working with a great bunch of like-minded people, we offer:

  • Competitive salary + personal commission
  • Team performance commission and discretionary bonuses
  • A structured training programme (internal and external) and a clear path for career progression
  • Private Medical Cover
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Birthday’s off
  • Flexible working
  • Individual and team incentives
  • A grown-up environment with the autonomy and backing to make decisions
  • Up to 30 days per year annual leave
Job details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Information Technology
  • Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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