Senior Recruitment Consultant - AI & Data Science - Manchester

Ruth Moran; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in Manchester is looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant specializing in AI and data science. The role involves managing the entire recruitment process, fostering client relationships, and staying abreast of industry trends. Ideal candidates will have a desire to work in a fast-paced environment and will benefit from extensive training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Private healthcare and dental cover

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Regular team socials and wellness initiatives

International travel opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Structured career path to senior roles

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recruitment experience in tech preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills required.
• Interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining relationships with key clients in AI and data sectors.
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from job qualification to placement.
• Identifying and approaching passive candidates through multiple channels.

Skills

Business development

Networking

Communication

Negotiation

Self-motivated

Interest in AI

Understanding of technical concepts

Education

1+ years of recruitment experience

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Ruth Moran

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Recruitment Consultant - AI & Data Science

Location: Manchester City Centre

Are you passionate about the transformative power of AI and data science? Our client is Manchester's leading specialist recruitment agency in artificial intelligence and data sectors who are now expanding their presence across Europe and the USA.

About Us

They're a mid sized boutique recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to the AI and data science sectors. Their team of specialist recruiters are on a mission to build the most elite and high-performing research and engineering teams in the industry. Their focus on cutting-edge areas including:

• Quantum Computing
• MLOps
• Computer Vision

Their client portfolio includes innovative startups, scale-ups, and Fortune 500 companies at the forefront of technological advancement.

The Role

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you'll be responsible for:

• Building and maintaining relationships with key clients in the AI and data science sectors
• Identifying and approaching passive candidates through multiple channels
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from job qualification to placement
• Staying current with AI and data science industry trends and developments
• Contributing to our company's growth strategy in European and US markets
• Collaborating with our specialist team to deliver complex technical hiring projects
• Understanding and evaluating technical requirements for AI research and engineering roles

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years of recruitment experience (tech recruitment preferred but not essential)
• Strong business development and networking abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated with a proven track record of achieving targets
• Genuine interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
• Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts with clients and candidates
• Second language skills beneficial but not essential (German, French, or Spanish)
• Comprehensive training in AI and data science recruitment
• International travel opportunities to client sites and tech conferences
• Regular team socials and wellness initiatives
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career progression opportunities
• Modern office in Manchester City Centre

They invest heavily in their consultants' personal growth, offering:

• Structured career path to Senior/Principal Consultant and Team Lead roles
• External training and certification opportunities
• Mentoring from industry veterans
• Access to global tech conferences and events
• Technical training to understand AI and ML fundamentals
• Regular knowledge sharing sessions with AI practitioners