Principal Recruitment Consultant - Tech


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£35,000 - £45,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M3 3HN
Working pattern:	Hybrid
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

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

alex.bourne@hendersonscott.co.uk 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.

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