US Desk Principal Recruiter - Hybrid, Uncapped Commission

Xpertise; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpertise in Manchester is expanding its US desk and seeks a Senior/Principal Contract Recruitment Consultant Tech. This hybrid role combines UK office presence with US-hour client engagement and regular travel to the US.

You will build a high-performing US contract desk, generate significant revenue, win and retain key US client accounts, and mentor the growing team while shaping our US growth strategy. You’ll operate at the intersection of strategic recruitment, client partnerships, and talent

Qualifications

• Experience in leading US-focused contract recruitment desks.
• Proven ability to generate contract revenue and manage client accounts.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a high-performing US contract desk in your tech vertical.
• Generate contract revenue alongside potential permanent revenue.
• Win, retain and expand key US client accounts and partnerships.
• Own end-to-end contract lifecycle from adverts to onboarding.
• Develop deep talent pools of US contractors and interim specialists.
• Advise clients and candidates with market insights and guidance.
• Lead major recruitment projects and talent solutions engagements.
• Mentor Consultants and Senior Consultants as the team grows.
• Drive new business via networking, events and market engagement.
• Represent the Xpertise brand in the US market and strategy.

Skills

Contract recruitment

US market

Business development

Team leadership

Client management

Tools

AI-native CRM

Claude AI licence

LinkedIn licence

Job description

Xpertise in Manchester is expanding its US desk and seeks a Senior/Principal Contract Recruitment Consultant Tech. This hybrid role combines UK office presence with US-hour client engagement and regular travel to the US.

You will build a high-performing US contract desk, generate significant revenue, win and retain key US client accounts, and mentor the growing team while shaping our US growth strategy. You’ll operate at the intersection of strategic recruitment, client partnerships, and talent