Senior / Principal recruitment consultant

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years.  Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

£36,500-£45,500 DOE + Uncapped Commission

Job Description

Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant

Technology Recruitment | Bury St Edmunds | Hybrid Working

Experienced Technology Recruiter? Ready to build something bigger?

We're looking for an experienced recruitment professional to join Reed's Technology division in Bury St Edmunds as a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant.

This is an opportunity for an established recruiter to take ownership of a specialist technology market, build upon an existing client base and leverage the strength of one of the UK's most recognised recruitment brands.

Whether you're currently recruiting within software development, infrastructure, cyber security, cloud, data, digital or wider technology markets, we'll give you the platform, support and autonomy to accelerate your success.

Why Join Reed Technology?

Technology continues to be one of the most in-demand recruitment markets in the UK, and Reed has invested heavily in building a trusted brand that clients and candidates recognise.

• Joining Reed Technology means you'll benefit from:
• A respected and established brand with national reach
• Access to existing client relationships and market opportunities
• Industry-leading recruitment technology and tools
• The freedom to develop your own specialist desk
• Strong internal support functions that allow you to focus on billing
• Clear progression opportunities into leadership or higher-billing individual contributor roles

The Opportunity

As a Senior / Principal Consultant, you'll take ownership of your market and play a key role in driving growth across the region.

You'll join a successful team of five Technology recruiters within a wider office of over 60 recruitment professionals, giving you access to extensive local support, cross-selling opportunities and a highly collaborative environment.

This is a warm desk opportunity with access to existing clients, established relationships and live market opportunities across the South and West of England. You'll have the autonomy to develop your specialist market while leveraging the strength of one of the UK's most recognised recruitment brands.

You'll specialise within either the Infrastructure, Data & Analytics, or PMO market, building long-term relationships with clients and candidates while growing your presence within your chosen niche.

A unique advantage of this role is the opportunity to work alongside and learn from a consultant billing over £400,000 annually, gaining valuable insight into successful business development, client management and desk growth strategies.

You'll be responsible for:

• Developing new client relationships across your specialist technology market
• Identifying and winning new business opportunities
• Growing and developing existing accounts
• Building high-quality candidate networks within your niche
• Managing recruitment processes from brief to placement
• Negotiating commercial agreements and securing retained or exclusive partnerships
• Becoming a recognised expert within your market

This is a highly consultative role suited to recruiters who enjoy building genuine long-term relationships and delivering outstanding results.

Our highest-performing consultants regularly exceed their earnings expectations through a highly rewarding uncapped bonus scheme.

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with recruiters who can demonstrate:

• Agency recruitment experience within Technology, IT, Digital or another specialist professional services market
• A strong track record of business development and client acquisition
• Consistent billing performance
• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle
• The ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to winning business

Most importantly, you'll be ambitious, relationship-driven and motivated by the opportunity to grow a successful desk within a supportive, high-performing environment.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary
• Uncapped bonus scheme with no threshold
• Hybrid working
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Access to Reed's market-leading technology and resources
• The opportunity to build your personal brand under one of the UK's most respected recruitment businesses
• Build Your Future with Reed Technology

If you're an experienced recruiter looking for greater autonomy, stronger long-term career prospects and the backing of a recognised market leader, we'd love to speak with you.

Join Reed Technology and take your recruitment career to the next level.

Feel what it’s like to truly belong…
All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer.  We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.  We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.