Senior Recruitment Consultant – Technology

Sanderson; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to engage top technology professionals and drive business development. The successful candidate will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, emphasizing building client and candidate relationships while contributing to team success. Ideal applicants will have proven recruitment experience, strong communication skills, and a focus on long-term partnerships. This role offers significant career progression opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment within technology or related sectors.
• Strong track record in business development.
• Able to manage multiple roles in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and place technology professionals.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and candidates.
• Generate new business and secure recruitment opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness

Business development

Resilience

Team collaboration

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant – Technology

Sanderson City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sanderson’s high-performing permanent recruitment team in Bristol, working with established clients across the UK.

The Role

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, engaging, and placing top‑tier technology professionals. You’ll manage the full 360° recruitment lifecycle, combining business development with high‑quality delivery to drive revenue, reputation, and long‑term partnerships.

Client & Candidate Engagement

• Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with clients and candidates
• Provide expert technology recruitment advice and tailored solutions aligned to client needs
• Lead talent mapping, headhunting, and market engagement within your specialist technology vertical

Business Development

• Generate new business and secure exclusive or retained recruitment opportunities
• Grow existing Sanderson client relationships by introducing and expanding technology recruitment capability
• Attend client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities to strengthen market presence
• Share market insights and contribute to wider team and divisional strategy
• Collaborate with colleagues across Sanderson’s specialist divisions to deliver joined‑up recruitment solutions
• Stay informed on recruitment, technology, and wider market trends

About You

• Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within technology or a related professional sector
• Strong commercial awareness with a demonstrable track record in business development
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
• Resilient, driven, and genuinely motivated by supporting careers and building long‑term partnerships
• Comfortable managing multiple roles and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset

Why Sanderson?

This is more than a role; it’s a long‑term career opportunity. Many of our Senior Consultants progress into top billing roles, leadership positions, or international opportunities across our global network, including Australia, Hong Kong, India, and Singapore.

At Sanderson, we champion diversity, inclusion, and individuality. You’ll join a supportive, high‑performing team where professional growth, collaboration, and impact are genuinely valued.

Founded over 40 years ago, Sanderson Recruitment provides specialist recruitment, consulting, and executive search solutions across a broad range of sectors, including Technology, Government, Defence, Utilities & Energy, Not‑for‑Profit, Retail & Consumer, and more.

Our partnership‑led approach is the cornerstone of our success—bringing together our four divisions and setting us apart in the market.

This is your opportunity to build a successful career in technology recruitment, alongside great people, meaningful relationships, and real progression.