Principal Recruitment Consultant - Tech
Henderson Scott
| Company | Henderson Scott |
| Category | HR & Recruiting |
| Location | Manchester |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
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 [email protected] to explore the opportunity further.
Henderson Scott - always raising the bar.
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