Principal Recruitment Consultant

Fruition Group Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Lucrative commission

Training with external providers

Structured career progression

Biannual trips

Flexible working

Job summary

Fruition Group Ireland is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead technology recruitment in Dublin. You will build and nurture client relationships, source top tech talent, and shape sourcing strategies across perm and contract roles.

Reporting to Directors, you will mentor juniors, expand the Dublin office, and contribute to ongoing recruitment innovation while enjoying flexible working between office and home.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills, adaptable to audiences.
• Strong relationship-building with a long-term focus.
• Comfortable having difficult conversations when needed.
• Analytical and detail-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Independent, proactive thinker with a client-first mindset.
• Confident presenting to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of meeting targets.
• Professional on the phone with technical recruitment understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow key, long-term client relationships.
• Source and match top tech candidates to client needs.
• Head-hunt and network via LinkedIn, GitHub and Stack Overflow.
• Write and post job adverts.
• Telephone screen candidates for fit.
• Arrange and manage the interview process end-to-end.
• Make offers and handle rejections professionally.
• Collate references and supporting documentation.
• Build a personal brand across social media.
• Stay current on tech industry trends.
• Use SourceWhale, LinkedHelper and Paiger to work smarter.
• Arrange and attend client meetings to explore opportunities.
• Negotiate fees and terms of engagement.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues day to day.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Relationship builder

Presentation skills

Target driven

Tech recruitment knowledge

Tools

SourceWhale

LinkedHelper

Paiger

GitHub

Stack Overflow

Job description

Principal Consultant – Technology Recruitment | Dublin

At Fruition Group Ireland, our values, Pride, Energy and Perseverance, aren't just words on a wall. They're the foundation of how our colleagues work every day. We're proud of what we've built, we bring energy to everything we do, and we focus on results rather than chasing unachievable KPIs. We work collaboratively, we recognise that no two people are the same, and we make sure to have fun along the way.

We're a high-growth business working with technology employers across the UK, Ireland and USA. We reinvest our profits to stay ahead on recruitment innovation and to equip our people with the best tools, training and environment to succeed.

Following the continued success of our Bray office, we're now opening a brand new office in Dublin City, and we're looking for a Principal Consultant to be part of it from the ground floor. This is a genuine opportunity to join at a senior level, with real scope to lead and build a team alongside both current and new colleagues.

The Role

Reporting directly into our Directors, some of Ireland's biggest billers, you'll play a pivotal role in resourcing candidates for our clients and developing new client relationships. You'll grow your network across the tech space (perm and contract), stay ahead of market trends, and think creatively about sourcing strategy, backed by the best tech tools available to maximise your efficiency.

This is a rare chance to join a new office while being backed by an already successful, rapidly growing global business. You'll also develop your mentoring and leadership skills early, supporting junior colleagues with their day-to-day recruitment as the team grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing accounts into key, long-term client relationships
• Sourcing and matching top tech candidates to client requirements
• Headhunting and networking via LinkedIn, GitHub and Stack Overflow
• Writing and posting job adverts
• Telephone screening candidates for suitability
• Arranging and managing the interview process end-to-end
• Making offers and handling rejections professionally
• Collating references and supporting documentation
• Building a personal brand across social media
• Staying current on tech industry trends
• Using our internal tech stack (SourceWhale, LinkedHelper, Paiger) to work smarter
• Arranging and attending client meetings to explore new opportunities
• Negotiating fees and terms of engagement
• Managing and supporting junior colleagues day to day

What We're Looking For

• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences
• A natural relationship-builder who plays the long game
• Comfortable having difficult conversations when needed
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with real attention to detail
• A proactive, independent thinker
• Confident presenting to diverse audiences
• A track record of working to and hitting targets
• Confident and professional on the phone
• Genuine understanding of technical recruitment

What You'll Get

• Competitive basic salary with uncapped earning potential
• Lucrative commission, no thresholds
• Ongoing training with external learning providers
• Clear, structured career progression
• Biannual winners' trip to destinations like Marbella, Barcelona and Amsterdam
• Flexible working between office and home
• Quarterly lunch clubs for top achievers
• Quarterly team socials
• Friday early finish
• Pension contribution
• Flexible benefits pot

If you're interested in joining Fruition as a Principal Consultant, get in touch for a confidential chat about the opportunity, we'll happily share our story with you. For more information, email [e-mail].

We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.