Principal Recruitment Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Ongoing training

Structured career progression

Flexible hybrid working

Team socials

Job summary

Fruition Group Ireland invites experienced recruiters to join a brand-new Dublin office as Principal Consultant – Technology Recruitment. You will lead sourcing, screening and placing top tech talent across Ireland, the UK and beyond, while building client relationships and mentoring junior colleagues.

You’ll report to Directors and shape sourcing strategies, with exposure to senior leadership and rapid growth in a high-energy, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication across audiences.
• Strong relationship-building with a long-term view.
• Confident handling of difficult conversations when needed.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Independent thinker who takes initiative.
• Experience presenting to diverse audiences and hitting targets.

Responsibilities

• Developing accounts into long-term client relationships.
• Sourcing and matching top tech candidates to client needs.
• Head-hunting and networking via LinkedIn, GitHub and Stack Overflow.
• Writing and posting job adverts.
• Telephone screening candidates for suitability.
• Managing end-to-end interview process.
• 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 internal tech stack to work smarter.
• Arranging and attending client meetings to explore opportunities.
• Negotiating fees and terms of engagement.
• Managing and supporting junior colleagues day to day.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Target-driven

Technical recruitment knowledge

Public speaking / presenting

Tools

LinkedIn

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

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.