Principal Recruitment Consultant – Tech

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Principal Recruitment Consultant – Tech

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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 & DataAccess to high-growth, enterprise and PLC-level organisationsA results-driven, commercially focused cultureSenior-level autonomy with genuine backingClear progression beyond Principal for those with leadership ambitionThis 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 salaryHighly lucrative, uncapped commission schemeSimple, transparent structure designed to reward top performersAutonomy & ownership

Full ownership of your market, clients and desk strategyFreedom to build and scale a high-value Tech deskTraining & future leadership

Advanced professional developmentAccess to management and leadership trainingClear pathway to Managing Consultant and Senior Leadership Team for those who want itIncentives & rewards

Annual all-inclusive incentive tripsRegular recognition of individual and team successTools & infrastructure

You’ll be fully equipped to perform at the highest level, including:

LinkedIn Recruiter and best-in-class job boardsLaptop and mobile phoneFull office and home desk setup including dual screens and peripheralsWhat you’ll be doing

Owning and growing a high-value 360 Tech recruitment deskBuilding long-term partnerships with clients across Technology, Change or DataDriving new business and expanding existing accountsManaging complex recruitment processes end-to-endNetworking and positioning yourself as a market expertSupporting and mentoring junior consultants as requiredYou’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 historyExperience operating at Senior or Principal Consultant levelA commercially driven, business-development-led mindsetConfidence engaging senior stakeholdersSomeone who thrives in a high-performance environmentIf 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? xwzovoh Apply today for a confidential discussion, or contact me directly at 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…

Posted: May 27th, 2026