Principal/Lead Recruitment Consultant

Company: Higher Group
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

Associate Director – I help excellent UK based recruitment consultants find their next perfect opportunity in recruitment. Head of Tech / Product AI position? (remote/hybrid)

Role details

I’m currently working with an international recruitment consultancy with growth plans to scale to 80+ consultants by 2027, after tripling headcount this year. They operate with 90% retained business, consistently winning retainers against major search firms, and working directly with VCs and their tech portfolios. This role will see you lead the expansion of their AI practice, leveraging existing VC relationships and working closely with their executive search, GTM, and tech teams.

What’s on offer

  • Competitive base salary (DOE) with no cap
  • Team overrides and equity route
  • Chance to lead and scale a division and office
  • Flexible working model to suit your lifestyle
  • No threshold on 30% commission
  • Average fees of £40,000, with some exceeding £100,000

This is a rare opportunity to establish and grow the AI practice within one of the most exciting recruitment SMEs in the market today.

If you have experience in tech recruitment, get in touch!

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Qualifications

  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Sales and Business Development
  • Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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Posted: October 1st, 2025