Principal Recruitment Consultant - Tech

Principal Recruitment Consultant - Tech

Technology, Change & Data Manchester (Hybrid)
35,000- 45,000 (DOE) + 4.8k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings) + Excellent Benefits

Henderson Scott is a multi-award-winning, high-growth technology recruitment business, partnering with some of the world's most innovative start-ups, high-growth scale-ups and global household names.

As part of SRG, alongside our the Search brand, we form a true powerhouse within the UK recruitment market - with combined revenues exceeding 220m.

Due to continued growth, we're looking for a Principal Recruitment Consultant to join our high-performance Technology, Change & Data team, supporting our continued expansion across the North West, with flexibility to work from Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington or hybrid.

This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Tech recruiter who wants greater ownership, autonomy and influence, within a business built to support high billers.

Why this is a career-defining move

Henderson Scott is known for attracting and retaining top-performing recruiters by giving them the platform, tools and freedom to operate at a senior level.

Our Technology division offers:

• A strong, established client base across Tech, Change & Data
• Access to high-growth, enterprise and PLC-level organisations
• A results-driven, commercially focused culture
• Senior-level autonomy with genuine backing
• Clear progression beyond Principal for those with leadership ambition

This is an environment designed for recruiters who want to maximise earnings, deepen client relationships and operate as true market specialists.

What's in it for you?

Market-leading earning potential

• Competitive Principal-level base salary
• Highly lucrative, uncapped commission scheme
• Simple, transparent structure designed to reward top performers

Autonomy & ownership

• Full ownership of your market, clients and desk strategy
• Freedom to build and scale a high-value Tech desk

Training & future leadership

• Advanced professional development
• Access to management and leadership training
• Clear pathway to Managing Consultant and Senior Leadership Team for those who want it

Incentives & rewards

• Annual all-inclusive incentive trips
• Regular recognition of individual and team success

Tools & infrastructure

You'll be fully equipped to perform at the highest level, including:

• LinkedIn Recruiter and best-in-class job boards
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Full office and home desk setup including dual screens and peripherals

What you'll be doing

• Owning and growing a high-value 360 Tech recruitment desk
• Building long-term partnerships with clients across Technology, Change or Data
• Driving new business and expanding existing accounts
• Managing complex recruitment processes end-to-end
• Networking and positioning yourself as a market expert
• Supporting and mentoring junior consultants as required

You'll operate as a senior figure within the team, trusted to deliver results and influence growth.

Who we're looking for

• A proven Tech recruiter with a strong billing history
• Experience operating at Senior or Principal Consultant level
• A commercially driven, business-development-led mindset
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Someone who thrives in a high-performance environment

If you're ready to step into a bigger platform, with bigger rewards and long-term progression - this is an outstanding opportunity to take your Tech recruitment career to the next level.

Interested?
Apply today for a confidential discussion, or contact me directly at (url removed) to explore the opportunity further.

Henderson Scott - always raising the bar.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.