Consultant - Contracting Tech

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Singapore's Technology Contracting practice is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to help organisations access specialist contract, interim and project-based technology talent. You will develop client relationships, build technology talent networks and deliver recruitment solutions, supported by training and a global network.

Join a global leader in professional recruitment and grow your career within a regional hub that offers structured training, clear progression and exposure to

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in recruitment, technology, technical sales, business development or account management.
• Interest in technology contracting with willingness to develop specialist market knowledge.
• Ability to understand technical hiring requirements and communicate effectively with hiring managers and technology professionals.
• Commercial awareness to identify opportunities, engage prospective clients and develop existing accounts.
• Clear communication and negotiation skills, with a consultative approach to understanding client and candidate needs.
• Strong research and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines and onboarding requirements.
• Commitment to fair hiring, confidentiality and building trusted, long-term professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their technology environments, project priorities and requirements for contract talent.
• Identify new business opportunities arising from digital transformation, system implementations, technology upgrades, operational needs and temporary skills gaps.
• Advise clients on recruitment solutions for contract assignments, interim appointments and project-based technology roles.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation and assignment follow-up.
• Work with hiring managers to define assignment scope, technical requirements, expected outcomes, duration and working arrangements.
• Build candidate networks across software development, data and analytics, cloud and infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and project and change management through direct sourcing, referrals and market mapping.
• Assess candidates against job-related requirements, considering their technical skills, project experience, relevant achievements and availability.
• Advise clients and candidates on talent availability, remuneration, assignment expectations and recruitment processes.
• Prepare recruitment proposals and negotiate fees, assignment terms and service agreements within company guidelines.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams on engagement arrangements, pre-employment checks, onboarding, documentation and assignment administration in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and placed professionals to support assignment delivery, address concerns and discuss extensions or future opportunities.
• Develop your understanding of technology roles, emerging skills and flexible workforce models to support informed recruitment advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and locations on client opportunities, candidate referrals and recruitment delivery.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and handle client and candidate information confidentially.
• Uphold fair recruitment practices, service quality and professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Technology recruitment

Business development

Account management

Technical sales

Client engagement

Job description

Job Summary / Introduction

Build client partnerships and connecttechnology professionals with contract, interim and project-basedopportunities.

Develop your expertise in technology talentsolutions and grow your career with Michael Page, supported by structuredtraining, clear progression and a global network.

Details About the Client

Join Michael Page Singapore's TechnologyContracting practice, helping organisations access specialist talent fortechnology projects, digital transformation and operational needs. You willdevelop client relationships, build technology talent networks and delivercontract, interim and project-based recruitment solutions. We welcome relevantexperience in recruitment, technology, technical sales, business development oraccount management.

About Us

Michael Page is a globally recognisedleader in professional recruitment, with a presence in over 30 countries and areputation built on excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a key regionalhub and one of our highest-performing markets, our Singapore office offers theopportunity to join a team of exceptional talent, partnering with some of theworld's leading organisations across a broad range of sectors. With access to astrong client network, cutting-edge tools, and the freedom to build your own strategy,Michael Page provides the platform for ambitious individuals to grow andsucceed.

Role Description

As a Recruitment Consultant at MichaelPage, you will:

• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their technology environments, project priorities and requirements for contract talent.
• Identify new business opportunities arising from digital transformation, system implementations, technology upgrades, operational needs and temporary skills gaps.
• Advise clients on recruitment solutions for contract assignments, interim appointments and project-based technology roles.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation and assignment follow-up.
• Work with hiring managers to define assignment scope, technical requirements, expected outcomes, duration and working arrangements.
• Build candidate networks across software development, data and analytics, cloud and infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and project and change management through direct sourcing, referrals and market mapping.
• Assess candidates against job-related requirements, considering their technical skills, project experience, relevant achievements and availability.
• Advise clients and candidates on talent availability, remuneration, assignment expectations and recruitment processes.
• Prepare recruitment proposals and negotiate fees, assignment terms and service agreements within company guidelines.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams on engagement arrangements, pre-employment checks, onboarding, documentation and assignment administration in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and placed professionals to support assignment delivery, address concerns and discuss extensions or future opportunities.
• Develop your understanding of technology roles, emerging skills and flexible workforce models to support informed recruitment advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and locations on client opportunities, candidate referrals and recruitment delivery.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and handle client and candidate information confidentially.
• Uphold fair recruitment practices, service quality and professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who candemonstrate:

• Relevant experience in recruitment, technology, technical sales, business development or account management, with skills transferable to client engagement and recruitment delivery.
• An interest in technology contracting and a willingness to develop specialist market knowledge. Experience in technology recruitment or contract staffing would be an advantage.
• The ability to understand technical hiring requirements and communicate effectively with hiring managers and technology professionals.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities, engage prospective clients and develop existing accounts.
• Clear communication and negotiation skills, with a consultative approach to understanding client and candidate needs.
• Strong research and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines and onboarding requirements.
• Responsiveness and sound judgement when managing time-sensitive requirements and changing project needs.
• Attention to detail when handling commercial terms, assignment documentation and recruitment records.
• A commitment to fair hiring, confidentiality and building trusted, long-term professional relationships.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collabor