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

ZipRecruiter; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant specializing in Software Engineering. This fully remote or hybrid role emphasizes business development and relationship management within a vibrant, early-stage startup atmosphere. The position offers extensive benefits including significant commission, equity opportunities, unlimited holiday, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Up to 22.5% commission on placements

Unlimited holiday

Fully remote option

Mental health support via wellness coach

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Private medical insurance

Equity opportunities

Monthly top performers tea

Two holiday incentives per year

Multiple volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 36 months experience in Technology recruitment.
• Proven experience billing £250k+ as a Principal Consultant.
• Strong understanding of the Platform Engineering market.

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships through networking and cold-calling.
• Build lasting candidate relationships based on trust.
• Innovate recruitment processes and manage client accounts strategically.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship Building

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 set out with a commitment to create a company that gives back, and in our first year, we have 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:

1. Active business development, bringing in new clients through networking events, regular client meetings, proactive cold-calling, and penetration of current clients.
2. Build relationships with top-tier candidates, fostering long-term, meaningful relationships built on trust and collaboration.
3. 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)
• Someone who knows the Platform Engineering market inside out
• Someone who wants a seat at the table of an ambitious, profitable early-stage startup
• Proven success within their niche and a desire for career growth while maintaining a flexible lifestyle
• Resilient & 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
• Someone who shares Owen Thomas’ values: balancing purpose, profit, and planet
• It’s not all about billing; we are looking for someone goal-oriented both professionally and personally.

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/London office
• Mental health support via wellness coach
• Autonomy over your time, with success measured by output over input
• Monthly top performers tea
• Two holiday incentives per year
• Anytime GP appointments
• 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 just exploring options but have read this far, apply for the role, and we’ll give you a call if we think you’re a good fit!