Recruitment Consultant - Software Engineering (Manchester) Are you a commercially astute recruiter who wants the opportunity to thrive in a specialist tech market? Looking for a warm desk, an engaged client base, and a team where you can genuinely make your mark? Here at Lorien our Manchester sales division is growing, and this is your chance to become a vertical market tech specialist within one of the most successful and established tech recruitment brands in the UK. Why This Role? This isn't a cold start. You'll step into a warm desk with an exclusive, highly engaged client and immediate live vacancies-giving you the ideal platform to build and scale your vertical market quickly. You'll also be joining a high‑performing, long‑tenured team led by very experienced and successful managers who provide continuous support, genuine coaching, and the space to develop into a true subject‑matter expert. This is a team that values confidence, professionalism, collaboration, and ambition. You'll be surrounded by smart people who know their market and support each other to succeed. What You'll Be Doing Owning your vertical market specialism within software engineering across the Manchester markets Building out your desk through warm client relationships, live vacancies, headhunting and strategic new business development Working an exclusive, committed client with trust, partnership, and real long‑term opportunity Managing end-to-end 360 recruitment across C#, .NET and related engineering roles Working closely with experienced leaders who will help you shape your desk, your strategy, and your long-term development Collaborating with a high-performing, friendly team known for delivering quality at pace Adding value: market insight, account growth, stakeholder engagement and problem‑solvingWhat We're Looking For We want someone who is: Confident in communication and able to build instant rapport Commercially sharp, with strong judgement, curiosity and drive Ambitious, wanting to make a name for themselves in a specialist market Professional and credible, operating with a polished, understated confidence Experienced as a 360 Recruitment Consultant, OR a Resourcer with strong sales ability looking for progression Interested in the tech/software engineering landscape prior experience helpful but not essentialWhy Lorien? Lorien is a technology, transformation and telecom talent solutions specialist. Exclusive client relationships, consistent demand and a comprehensive candidate database Part of a larger global business with clear routes to progression Excellent benefits Long‑tenured, supportive team environment Leadership who actively coach, develop, and champion you The chance to become a true vertical specialist in Manchester Hybrid working, flexibility, and autonomy Lorien is powered by Impellam, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age