Principal Recruitment Consultant - Software Engineering in London - Talent Chief Ltd

• Principal Recruitment Consultant – Software Development / IT
• Central London / Hybrid
• Up to £60,000 Basic Salary
• OTE potential of over £100k in year one

We are working exclusively with a high-growth specialist recruitment consultancy operating across the European MedTech and medical devices market.

Due to increased demand, they are now seeking to hire a Senior Recruitment Consultant with expertise in IT, specifically within the software engineering sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led, niche consultancy with a strong reputation in regulatory affairs, quality, clinical, digital health and emerging medical technologies.

The Role

As a Principal Recruitment Consultant specialising in Software Engineering, you will take ownership of a defined IT market, delivering recruitment solutions across permanent and/or contract roles.

A background in the Contract element of this sector would be a huge bonus and would set you apart from other applicants

Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting software engineers across disciplines such as backend, frontend, full-stack, cloud, embedded and data
• Building long-term relationships with technology leaders, engineering managers and CTO-level stakeholders
• Contacting existing clients to build rapport, as well as locating new ones
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from client briefing through to offer and onboarding
• Proactively sourcing and engaging high-calibre software engineering talent
• Advising clients on market trends, hiring strategies and technical skill availability
• Developing your desk through networking, referrals and market intelligence

About You

You’ll be a commercially driven IT recruiter with a passion for technology and relationship-led recruitment.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience recruiting software engineers
• Strong understanding of modern software development roles and tech stacks
• Business development skills
• A consultative, relationship-focused approach
• Confidence in managing senior stakeholders and candidate negotiations
• Motivation to grow a specialist market within a supportive, high-performing team

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £60k
• Commission up to 30%, with no threshold
• 25 days per year holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Clear progression and personalised development plans
• Hybrid and flexible working hours
• Private healthcare upon completion of probation
• Statutory pension contribution
• Collaborative, ambitious team culture
• Opportunity to work in a niche, specialist recruitment environment

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If you’re an IT recruiter looking to specialise further or take ownership of a high-potential software engineering desk, apply today for a confidential discussion.