Senior Recruitment Consultant

AT Talent - Rec2Rec

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Engaged leadership

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A boutique recruitment agency in Manchester seeks a Senior / Lead Recruitment Consultant to manage a full 360 recruitment desk. Candidates should have 9–12 months in recruitment, with preference for a consultative approach. This role promotes a growth-oriented culture and offers flexibility in working arrangements, supporting consultants in their career longevity and client relationships.

Qualifications

9–12+ months in 360 recruitment is required.
Experience moving from other sectors is welcome.
A culture where relationships and collaboration are valued.

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a full 360 recruitment desk.
Consult with clients across a range of tech markets.
Support team and participate in senior-level strategy discussions.

Skills

360 recruitment experience

Consultative recruitment approach

Strong relationship management

Job description

Overview

Senior / Lead Recruitment Consultant – Tech

We’re partnering with a boutique, tech-specialist recruitment agency rooted in honesty, transparency, and real relationships. Since 2014, theyve built their reputation on openness and a seamless candidate experience—earning top marks in client satisfaction. Located in Manchester, their growing 10-person team has just concluded its best quarter yet and is executing an ambitious rebrand heading into 2025. They are backed by hands-on directors and focused on a consultative, relationship-driven service.

Why This Opportunity is Special

Ambitious Growth Trajectory: Aiming to double the team size in 12 months, supported by a restructured brand, refreshed pay and comms strategy.
High Performance Culture: Last year’s total billings hit £280k, with top billers easily hitting £20k/month.
Strong Values, Strong Team: The culture is collaborative, supportive, ego-free—and built on real honesty.
Excellent Flexibility & Benefits:
Hybrid working – 3 days in-office, 2 WFH
Directors actively engaged in recruitment
Specialist Tech Recruitment:
Full spectrum: front/back-end dev, infrastructure & support, QA
Growth areas: Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, Product & BA
Primarily UK (NW, Yorkshire, some London), plus repeat European clients.

Role & Responsibilities

Lead Consultant – lead the desk, grow the team long-term

What Youll Be Doing

Manage and grow a full 360 recruitment desk
Consult with clients across a range of tech markets with trust and clarity
Support team and take part in senior-level discussions and strategy

What You Bring

Experience: 9–12+ months in 360 recruitment
Cross-sector Talent: Moving from other sectors is welcome
Passion for relationships: You appreciate consultative recruitment over transactional placement
Consistency over flash billings: Steady performance is prized
A fun, relaxed workplace where leadership works side-by-side with the team.
Office based in Manchester, leveraging their authentic, boutique roots in technical recruitment.
Strong emphasis on longevity—both in client relationships and consultant careers.

Culture Fit

Youll join an agency where people truly come first—a place that values curiosity, collaboration, and integrity above all. If youre driven, tech-savvy, and eager to scale in an agency that supports and invests in your success, this could be the role where you genuinely grow.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now or send me a message!

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