- Principal Recruitment Consultant – Software Development / IT
- Central London / Hybrid
- Up to £60,000 Basic Salary
- OTE potential of over £100k in year one
We are working exclusively with ahigh-growth specialist recruitment consultancy operating across the EuropeanMedTech and medical devices market.
Due to increased demand, they are now seeking to hire a Senior Recruitment Consultant with expertise in IT, specifically within the software engineering sector.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led, niche consultancy with a strong reputation in regulatory affairs, quality, clinical, digital health and emerging medical technologies.
The Role
As a Principal Recruitment Consultant specialising inSoftware Engineering, you will take ownership of a defined IT market, delivering recruitment solutions across permanent and/or contract roles.
A background in the Contract element of this sector would be a huge bonus and would set you apart from other applicants
Your responsibilities will include:
- Recruiting software engineers across disciplines such as backend, frontend, full-stack, cloud, embedded and data
- Building long-term relationships with technology leaders, engineering managers and CTO-level stakeholders
- Contacting existing clients to build rapport, as well as locating new ones
- Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from client briefing through to offer and onboarding
- Proactively sourcing and engaging high-calibre software engineering talent
- Advising clients on market trends, hiring strategies and technical skill availability
- Developing your desk through networking, referrals and market intelligence
About You
You’ll be a commercially driven IT recruiter with a passion for technology and relationship-led recruitment.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience recruitingsoftware engineers
- Strong understanding of modern software development roles and tech stacks
- Business development skills
- A consultative, relationship-focused approach
- Confidence in managing senior stakeholders and candidate negotiations
- Motivation to grow a specialist market within a supportive, high-performing team
What’s On Offer
- Salary up to £60k
- Commission up to 30%, with no threshold
- 25 days per year holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Clear progression and personalised development plans
- Hybrid and flexible working hours
- Private healthcare upon completion of probation
- Statutory pension contribution
- Collaborative, ambitious team culture
- Opportunity to work in a niche, specialist recruitment environment
Apply
If you’re an IT recruiter looking to specialise further or take ownership of a high-potential software engineering desk, apply today for a confidential discussion.
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