Senior Information Technology Recruitment Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Information Technology Recruitment Consultant based in Preston. This role offers the opportunity to hire IT professionals across Europe, focusing on both permanent and contract placements. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and a variety of employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements and formal training programs.

Benefits

Christmas shutdown period

Day off for your birthday

Two days off annually for volunteering

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Vitality healthcare and Bupa dental plans

Calm mental health subscription

Quarterly social events

All-inclusive company holidays

Early Friday finishes

Qualifications

• Proven success in 360 recruitment and acquiring clients.
• Minimum of 2 years recruitment experience.
• Experience in international hiring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hiring IT professionals across Europe.
• Enhancing billing as a skilled recruiter.
• Participating in community engagement and events.

Skills

360 recruitment

IT recruitment

Client acquisition

LinkedIn for hiring

Community engagement

Event coordination

Job description

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Senior Information Technology Recruitment Consultant, Preston, Lancashire

Client: Higher Success

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

The Company

This well-reputed company is a long-standing business based in the London Bridge area. They are a mid-sized specialist recruitment firm focusing on international hires into Europe and North America. They work with early-stage funded clients up to stock market-listed companies, offering access to top brands, collaboration across teams, and international travel to meet clients. The leadership team has been promoted internally, emphasizing organic growth and strong client partnerships through community engagement, face-to-face events, and collaboration with marketing and events teams.

The Role

You will be hiring IT professionals across Europe. This role offers a significant opportunity for a skilled recruiter to enhance their billing. The position is primarily permanent recruitment, but applications from those with contract experience in relevant markets are welcome. The company is also interested in candidates interested in senior or executive search roles, as they have an retained division.

The Package

• Basic salary for Senior Recruitment Consultants: £30,000 - £40,000
• Uncapped commission scheme
• Commission pays 20% to 30% above a £6,000 threshold, even on existing client accounts
• Work schedule: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home per week
• Formal training programmes available for all levels of hire

The Benefits

• Christmas shutdown period, providing 4 additional days off annually
• Day off for your birthday
• Two days off annually for volunteering
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies
• Flexible family-friendly policies, including dependent working hours, flexible working arrangements, and support for stillbirth and miscarriage
• Vitality healthcare and Bupa dental plans
• Calm mental health subscription and support programmes
• CSR initiatives
• Business smart/smart casual dress code depending on client meetings
• Quarterly social events such as lunch or dinner clubs
• Team incentives and company-wide events
• All-inclusive company holidays
• Days out with directors
• Quarterly sales meetings and parties
• Early Friday finishes

The Requirements

• Proven success in 360 recruitment, with experience in acquiring clients
• Minimum of 2 years recruitment experience
• Experience in international hiring is preferred
• Currently residing in the UK with reasonable commuting distance to the office
• IT recruitment experience is essential
• Experience using LinkedIn for hiring
• Experience with face-to-face events and community engagement is advantageous
• Willingness to travel within Europe for events and stakeholder engagement
• Ability and willingness to work in the office 4 days a week