Senior Recruitment Consultant - AI & Data Science - Manchester

Ruth Moran; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to specialize in AI and data science. This role involves building relationships with clients, managing the recruitment lifecycle, and contributing to the company's growth in European and US markets. Candidates should have at least one year of recruitment experience and a keen interest in technology. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and opportunities for international travel and career progression.

Benefits

Comprehensive training in AI and data science

International travel opportunities

Private healthcare and dental cover

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recruitment experience, preferably in tech.
• Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts.
• Second language skills (German, French, Spanish) are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients in AI and data science.
• Identify and approach passive candidates.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Stay current with industry trends.
• Collaborate with the team on hiring projects.
• Evaluate technical requirements for AI roles.

Skills

Business development

Networking

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Motivation to achieve targets

Interest in AI and emerging technologies

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant - AI & Data Science

Location: Manchester City Centre

Salary : £25,000 - £40,000 + high OTE (uncapped commission)

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
• Reinforcement Learning
• MLOps
• Recommender Systems
• Large Language Models
• Computer Vision
• Neural Networks

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)

Benefits

• 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

Career Development

• 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

To embark on the next leg of your exciting career in this cutting edge space, contact Barrie Dewhirst at Ruth Moran Consulting. 07487 508210 or email