Recruitment Consultant - Contract

Nes-Internal; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive earnings

Career development

Global reach

Tech brand

Entrepreneurial freedom

Flexible working

Recognition incentives

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Halian, part of the NES Fircroft Group, is recruiting a Recruitment Consultant for contract technology roles based in Reading. You will build client partnerships, attract top tech contractors, and deliver recruitment solutions within a globally recognised workforce solutions business.

You’ll operate in a collaborative, high-performance environment with autonomy to grow your desk and leverage the group’s resources, training, and international reach.

Qualifications

• Recruitment experience in agency or contract tech recruitment.
• Ability to generate new opportunities and grow accounts.
• Interest in technology trends and markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract technology recruitment lifecycle from qualification to placement.
• Source, engage and attract top technology professionals across software, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation markets.
• Conduct interviews and assess candidates against technical requirements, culture fit, and client expectations.
• Build and maintain talent pools through networking, market mapping, and relationship building.
• Develop trusted partnerships with clients, understanding their hiring needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
• Generate new opportunities through market intelligence, referrals, networking events, and strategic outreach.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Business development

Technology interest

Relationship builder

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Resilient & organised

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Recruitment Consultant - Contract, IT/Tech Sectors

Location: Reading

Ready to build, grow, and own your contract recruitment desk within a global technology-focused brand?

Join Halian, part of the NES Fircroft Group, as a Recruitment Consultant - Contract Technology Recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity to develop client partnerships, build high-quality contractor networks, and deliver recruitment solutions across the technology market.

Working within a collaborative and high-performance environment, you'll have the autonomy to grow your desk while benefiting from the support, resources, and reputation of a globally recognised workforce solutions business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Contract Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for contract technology roles, from qualification through to placement.
• Technology Talent Sourcing: Identify, engage, and attract top technology professionals across software, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation markets.
• Candidate Assessment: Conduct interviews and evaluate candidates against technical requirements, cultural fit, and client expectations.
• Pipeline Development: Build and maintain strong talent pools through proactive networking, market mapping, and relationship building.
• Client Relationship Management: Develop trusted partnerships with clients, understanding their hiring needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
• Business Development: Generate new opportunities through market intelligence, referrals, networking events, and strategic outreach activities.
• Contractor Care: Maintain regular contact with contractors to ensure a positive experience, generate referrals, and identify future opportunities.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure all recruitment activities meet company standards, employment legislation, and client requirements.

Why Halian?

• Competitive Earnings: Attractive base salary with an uncapped commission structure that rewards success.
• Career Development: Access to ongoing training, mentoring, and clearly defined progression opportunities.
• Global Reach: Leverage international client relationships, candidate networks, and shared resources across the wider group.
• Established Technology Brand: Recruit under a respected technology recruitment business with a strong market reputation.
• Entrepreneurial Freedom: Build and develop your own specialist market with the support of experienced leadership.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working arrangements designed to support work-life balance and productivity.
• Recognition & Incentives: Benefit from performance awards, incentive schemes, and team celebrations throughout the year.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, high-performing team that shares knowledge, celebrates success, and encourages professional growth.

What We're Looking For

• Recruitment Experience: Previous agency recruitment experience, ideally within contract recruitment, technology recruitment, or a related professional services market.
• Business Development Skills: Confidence in generating new opportunities, developing client relationships, and growing accounts.
• Technology Interest: A passion for the technology sector and an interest in understanding evolving market trends.
• Relationship Builder: Proven ability to establish credibility and build lasting partnerships with clients, candidates, and contractors.
• Commercial Awareness: Understanding of recruitment KPIs, contract recruitment processes, and revenue generation.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Resilient & Organised: Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Team-Oriented Mindset: A collaborative professional who contributes positively to team success while taking ownership of individual goals.

Who Are We?

Halian is a global technology recruitment and workforce solutions specialist, helping organisations access exceptional talent across IT, digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, data, AI, and emerging technology markets. As part of the NES Fircroft Group, we combine deep sector expertise with global infrastructure, international reach, and industry-leading workforce solutions capabilities. Together, we support organisations worldwide in delivering critical projects while providing outstanding career opportunities for our employees.

Accessibility & Inclusion

At Halian, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and neurodiverse candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.