Senior -> Principal Principal Recruiter – Data, AI & Cloud – Base £37k–£60k (Dependent on Experience)
Please note: we have already received a high number of applications; however, less than 20% have recent relevant experience. If you see yourself as a suitable candidate, please do not be put off by application numbers.
This agency partners exclusively with leading VC firms to place top-tier talent across Data, AI, Software Product and Cloud. Founded 15 months ago, they've already billed $1m in their first year and are on track to hit $2.5m this year. With a team of high performers and a founder who's personally billing $700k+ YTD, this is a business built on results, not noise.
They only work retained or exclusive – no clients who won't sign, no chasing people who don't reply within 48 hours. The average deal size sits at $40–50k with a time-to-fill of 30–45 days. One of their recent hires billed $120k in their first 7 weeks.
They're now looking for experienced 360 recruiters to join them as they scale toward 20–30 heads and cement their position as the go-to partner for their US VC network.
The Details?
* Salary £37k–£60k (DOE)
* Markets – Data, AI, Software Product, Cloud (US & UK)
* Commission – 25%–45% depending on level and seniority, paid monthly
* Retained fee structure at 20%
* Private Healthcare
* David Lloyd Gym Membership
* MacBook
* Quarterly trips to the US (NY/SF)
In this role you will get:
* Retained work from day one – every consultant gets handed a live retained role immediately
* A founder who's hands-on, coaching-focused and invested in your development
* External L&D support including a leadership coach twice per week and monthly sessions with an ex-Phaidon trainer
* Flexible working hours – start between 10–11am, finish between 7–8pm. 4 days in office, (down to 3 after probation)
* A results-focused culture – KPIs measured on output, not desk time
* A clear path to Principal, Senior Principal, AD and Director
* Office in the City
What they're looking for:
* 3+ years in agency recruitment (5+ for Principal level)
* Backgrounds in tech, data or white-collar professional services
* Coachability – low ego, high drive, open to feedback and call reviews
* Loyalty – they invest heavily in their people and expect commitment in return
* Grit – not measured by hours at the desk, but by consistent delivery