Tech Recruiter - US Desk - VC Start up / Scale Up

AT Talent - Rec2Rec; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Commission of 25%-45%

Quarterly trips to the US

Retained work from day one

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London is looking for a Principal Recruiter focusing on Data, AI, and Cloud sectors. Candidates should have over three years of experience in 360 recruitment. The agency offers a retained fee structure, flexible working hours, and strong personal development support from a hands-on founder. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-performance environment with tangible career advancement paths.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in 360 recruitment for standard roles.
• Preferred backgrounds include tech, data, and white-collar professional services.
• Ability to receive and apply feedback effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage exclusive and retained work from the start.
• Participate in coaching and development sessions.
• Work towards measurable KPIs focused on output.

Skills

360 recruitment experience

Background in tech or data

Coachability

Loyalty

Grit

Tools

MacBook

Job description

Senior -> Principal Principal Recruiter – Data, AI & Cloud – Base £37k–£60k (Dependent on Experience)

Please note: we have already received a high number of applications; however, less than 20% have recent relevant experience. If you see yourself as a suitable candidate, please do not be put off by application numbers.

This agency partners exclusively with leading VC firms to place top-tier talent across Data, AI, Software Product and Cloud. Founded 15 months ago, they've already billed $1m in their first year and are on track to hit $2.5m this year. With a team of high performers and a founder who's personally billing $700k+ YTD, this is a business built on results, not noise.

They only work retained or exclusive – no clients who won't sign, no chasing people who don't reply within 48 hours. The average deal size sits at $40–50k with a time-to-fill of 30–45 days. One of their recent hires billed $120k in their first 7 weeks.

They're now looking for experienced 360 recruiters to join them as they scale toward 20–30 heads and cement their position as the go-to partner for their US VC network.

The Details?

• Markets – Data, AI, Software Product, Cloud (US & UK)
• Commission – 25%–45% depending on level and seniority, paid monthly
• Retained fee structure at 20%
• MacBook
• Quarterly trips to the US (NY/SF)

In this role you will get:

• Retained work from day one – every consultant gets handed a live retained role immediately
• A founder who's hands‑on, coaching‑focused and invested in your development
• External L&D support including a leadership coach twice per week and monthly sessions with an ex‑Phaidon trainer
• Flexible working hours – start between 10–11am, finish between 7–8pm. 4 days in office, (down to 3 after probation)
• A results‑focused culture – KPIs measured on output, not desk time
• A clear path to Principal, Senior Principal, AD and Director
• Office in the City

What they're looking for:

• 3+ years in 360 recruitment (5+ for Principal level)
• Backgrounds in tech, data or white‑collar professional services
• Coachability – low ego, high drive, open to feedback and call reviews
• Loyalty – they invest heavily in their people and expect commitment in return
• Grit – not measured by hours at the desk, but by consistent delivery