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Experienced Recruitment Consultant
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Experienced Recruitment Consultant
Senior Recruitment Consultant (and above) | Technology | Belfast
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced recruiter to take ownership of a high-performing Software Development recruitment desk within our established Technology business, covering permanent appointments across Northern Ireland.
With a proven track record, this desk generates consistent annual revenues, renewed job flow, strong market demand, and well-established client relationships—offering significant growth, new business opportunities, and an immediate commercial impact.
You’ll work alongside some of the industry’s most respected technology recruiters in a collaborative, high-performance culture that encourages knowledge sharing, career development, and success. Whether your goal is to grow your expertise, expand your desk, or progress to a leadership role, this position offers the platform and support to achieve it.
What You’ll Do Day to Day
As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you’ll enjoy autonomy while collaborating with leadership and a supportive team. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a full-service 360° recruitment desk, focusing on Software Development appointments across Northern Ireland
- Building and nurturing relationships with software engineering professionals and senior technology leaders
- Providing consultative recruitment solutions for clients and candidates
- Developing and executing business development plans to grow existing and new accounts
- Handling the full end-to-end recruitment process, from attraction to hire
- Positioning yourself as a recognised specialist in software development, leveraging market intelligence
- Specialising across key roles such as Backend, Frontend, Full Stack, DevOps, Cloud, and Engineering Leadership
- Expanding existing client relationships while identifying new business opportunities
- Re-engaging and developing key accounts within an established portfolio
- Contributing to team initiatives and sharing best practices
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Requirements for Success
To excel in this role, you’ll need:
- A proven track record in agency recruitment
- Experience recruiting within Technology, Software Development, Digital, or another professional services specialism
- Strong business development and relationship-building capabilities
- A consultative, advisory approach when engaging with clients and candidates
- Commercial acumen, ambition, and a strong motivation to succeed
- The credibility and confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and hiring managers
- An understanding of the market’s nuances and the ability to thrive in a specialist, relationship-led environment
- A collaborative mindset and a desire to build a long-term career
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Why Join Us?
This role delivers ownership of an established, revenue-generating desk—ideal for an ambitious recruiter looking to make a meaningful impact.
What you’ll benefit from:
- An established Software Development desk with existing client relationships and immediate revenue opportunities
- A desk with a strong legacy of performance and significant revenue growth potential
- High-value career progression within the rapidly evolving technology sector
- Opportunities to capitalise on renewed job flow and strong market demand
- Industry-leading recruitment technologies, tools, and training
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Clear career progression paths
- Market-leading incentives, recognition programmes, and performance rewards
- A collaborative, high-performing culture that celebrates success
- Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
If you’re eager to grow your reputation as a Software Development specialist, build a desk with commercial potential, and thrive in a dynamic recruitment environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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