Senior Recruitment Consultant - Software (Us)

Applaud Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Share scheme

Directorship progression

US travel opportunities

Personal branding support

Manchester office

Holiday incentives

Quarterly achievers club

Flexible hours

Job summary

Applaud Recruitment Ltd in Manchester seeks an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to own the software side of the US robotics market. Join a specialist team and lead 360 recruitment across robotics software, engaging early-stage companies and spin-outs, while developing long-term partnerships with clients and candidates.

You will build a strong desk, collaborate with European teams, and leverage an established US robotics desk to drive multi-hire opportunities with top tech firms.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' 360 recruitment experience with a proven billing record.
• Experience recruiting across software, engineering or deep-tech markets.
• Strong ability to develop long-term client and candidate relationships.
• Proactive, self-motivated and target-driven approach with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Run the full 360 recruitment lifecycle across the US robotics software market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Identify, win and develop new business opportunities.
• Turn initial placements into repeat, multi-hire client relationships.
• Represent highly skilled software engineers to leading robotics and technology companies.
• Deliver against live vacancies while developing candidate pipelines ahead of demand.
• Advise clients on hiring strategy, talent availability and market trends.
• Take ownership of your desk and balance delivery with long-term business development.
• Develop a reputation as a specialist within your chosen market.

Skills

360 recruitment

Software recruitment

Relationship building

Business development

Negotiation

Target-driven

Market ownership

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Robotics Software (US)

Location: Manchester
Market: U S Robotics & Automation
Type: Permanent
Focus: Software Recruitment

Build your career in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology.

Robotics and autonomy are transforming industries at pace, with the US sitting at the heart of the market. Deep funding, ambitious founders and world-leading research are driving demand for exceptional software talent across perception, autonomy, controls and AI.

We're partnered with a specialist recruitment business with an established track record in robotics and deep tech. Their US robotics desk has been built through long-term relationships, specialist market knowledge and a reputation for delivering hard-to-find engineering talent.

They're now looking for an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of the software side of their US robotics market.

This is a genuine 360 opportunity for someone who enjoys business development, building relationships and developing a specialist market over the long term.

The opportunity

You'll join an established US robotics team working with ambitious early-stage companies, technology spin‑outs and some of the most exciting businesses operating in robotics and autonomy.

The team operates within a highly specialist market, where relationships matter. Many clients are multi‑hire accounts, creating opportunities to develop long‑term partnerships rather than relying on one‑off vacancies.

There is also an established European team working alongside the US desk, providing opportunities to collaborate on larger accounts and international requirements.

The business actively invests in developing its presence within the US market, including attendance at major industry conferences, events and visits to client sites.

The long‑term objective is simple: become a recognised specialist in your market, build a strong client portfolio and develop a career path towards leadership and directorship.

What you'll be doing

• Run the full 360 recruitment lifecycle across the US robotics software market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates.
• Identify, win and develop new business opportunities.
• Turn initial placements into repeat, multi‑hire client relationships.
• Represent highly skilled software engineers to leading robotics and technology companies.
• Deliver against live vacancies while developing candidate pipelines ahead of demand.
• Advise clients on hiring strategy, talent availability and market trends.
• Take ownership of your desk and balance delivery with long‑term business development.
• Develop a reputation as a specialist within your chosen market.

What we're looking for

We're looking for an experienced 360 recruitment consultant with a demonstrable track record of billing against target.

Experience within robotics or deep tech would be advantageous, but it isn't essential. Strong knowledge of the software recruitment market, commercial ability and a genuine interest in developing a specialist niche are more important.

You'll ideally have:

• 2+ years' 360 recruitment experience with a proven billing record.
• Experience recruiting across software, engineering or deep‑tech markets.
• The ability to develop strong, long‑term client and candidate relationships.
• A proactive, self‑motivated and target‑driven approach.Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• The commercial confidence to win new business and develop existing accounts.
• The ambition to own a market and build it over time.

What does success look like?

The strongest performers treat their desk like their own business.

They build new relationships, develop repeat business and maintain a strong pipeline rather than simply working from vacancy to vacancy.

They're commercially focused, comfortable making decisions and motivated by measurable results. In US robotics, that means understanding where the strongest software engineers are, knowing how to engage them and being able to position opportunities effectively.

As your reputation grows, the aim is to become a trusted specialist — someone clients actively want to work with and candidates recognise as a genuine expert in their niche.

That depth of market knowledge is what creates long‑term career value and opens the door to leadership and directorship opportunities.

What's on offer?

• Uncapped commission of up to 50%, with no threshold.
• A share scheme, giving you the opportunity to benefit from the value you help create.
• Clear and transparent progression towards directorship, supported by an individual development plan.
• Opportunities to travel to the US for conferences, events and client meetings.
• Support with personal branding to help establish your profile within your specialist market.
• A city-centre Manchester office with an on-site gym, breakout areas, pool table, bike storage and parking.
• Two annual holiday incentives.
• Quarterly achievers club.
• Flexible late starts and early finishes.