Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London

ZipRecruiter; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Thomas Recruitment is seeking a Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant focused on Software Engineering to drive business growth in a flexible, innovative environment. This role offers remote options and uncapped commission on placements, seeking individuals with a strong recruitment background in technology and a passion for making a positive impact.

Benefits

Up to 22.5% commission on placements

Unlimited holiday

Mental health support via wellness coach

Early-stage equity

Access to GP appointments anytime

Private medical insurance

Private pension contributions

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 36 months of technology recruitment experience.
• Proven success in the Platform Engineering market.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Active business development and bringing in new clients.
• Fostering long-term relationships with candidates.
• Driving innovation in recruitment processes.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship Building

Innovation

Communication

Resilience

Self-motivation

Job description

Job Description

Owen Thomas Recruitment

Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not completely satisfied with where you are.

Which for us, was enough to want to make a change.

At Owen Thomas, we’re breaking away from the typical corporate approach and creating an environment that is collaborative, engaging, flexible, genuinely rewarding, and most importantly, a great place to work.

We’re looking for a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant who thrives on innovation and is ready to help us source top talent, bring in new business, and drive our company forward.

There’s no mysterious formula for your career here— we offer a clear, straightforward path for growth.

We expect you to care deeply about your work and the people you connect with. We also commit to creating a company that gives back, and in our first year, we achieved our B-Corp pending status.

Remote options? Absolutely. We trust you to manage your time and responsibilities in a way that works best for you. Why? Because we want to build a platform for high performance and career progression that also encourages life experiences.

At Owen Thomas, we believe in working hard, but we also believe there’s always time for a cuppa.

What You’ll Do:

• Active business development, bringing in new clients through networking events, regular client meetings, proactive cold-calling, and penetration of current clients.
• Build relationships with top-tier candidates, fostering long-term, meaningful relationships built on trust and collaboration.
• Bring innovation and drive to our team; finding new & better ways to do recruitment, seeking opportunities beyond what we’re already doing. Managing accounts with strategic thinking and a culture of trust.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 36 months of technology recruitment experience
• A proven 360 billings profile – Principal Consultants are expected to bill £250k+ (new business)
• Expertise in the Platform Engineering market
• A desire to be part of an ambitious, profitable early-stage startup
• Proven success within your niche and a desire for career growth with a flexible lifestyle
• Resilient and disciplined to stay consistent every day
• Ambitious and self-motivated to become a future leader (biller or management)
• Strong communication skills and ability to build lasting relationships
• Passion for Tech for Good
• Alignment with Owen Thomas’ values: balancing purpose, profit, and planet
• Goal-oriented both professionally and personally, beyond just billing

What’s In It for You:

• Up to 22.5% commission on every placement – uncapped & no threshold
• Competitive basic salary
• Early-stage equity
• Unlimited holiday
• Fully remote option and access to co-working space or London office
• Mental health support via wellness coach
• Autonomy over your time with success measured by output
• Monthly top performers' tea
• Two holiday incentives per year
• Access to GP appointments anytime
• Cycle to Work scheme (if you join a co-working space)
• Tech scheme
• Multiple volunteering opportunities (unlimited days per year)
• Private medical insurance
• Private pension contributions
• OT wellbeing scheme
• Neutral parental leave scheme

If you’re exploring options and have read this far, apply now, and we’ll contact you if we think you’re a good fit!