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

ZipRecruiter; Leigh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Thomas is seeking a Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant in Software Engineering who thrives in a flexible, collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to drive business growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. With competitive compensation, including commission and unlimited holiday, this position is ideal for motivated individuals aiming for career progression in a purpose-driven company.

Benefits

Up to 22.5% commission

Competitive basic salary

Early-stage equity

Unlimited holiday

Mental health support

Autonomy over your time

Monthly Top Performers Tea

Two holiday incentives per year

Access to GP appointments

Cycle to Work scheme

Multiple volunteering opportunities

Private medical insurance

Private pension contributions

OT Wellbeing Scheme

Neutral Parental Leave Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 36 months of technology recruitment experience.
• Proven 360 billings profile (expected to bill £250k+).
• Deep knowledge of the Platform Engineering market.

Responsibilities

• Active business development through networking, meetings, and cold-calling.
• Build relationships with candidates, fostering meaningful connections.
• Drive innovation and improve recruitment strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Business development

Networking

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Resilience

Self-motivation

Passion for Tech for Good

Goal-oriented

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:

• 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 and 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 in a Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London:

• At least 36 months of technology recruitment experience
• A proven 360 billings profile— Principal Consultants are expected to bill £250k+ (new business)
• Deep knowledge of the Platform Engineering market
• Desire to be part of an ambitious, profitable early-stage startup
• Proven success within their niche and a desire for career growth combined 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 and 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 joining 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 for the role, and we’ll contact you if we think you’re a good fit!