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It Recruitment Consultant

Belfast
6 days ago
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I'm partnering with a leading recruitment agency who are seeking an experienced IT Recruitment Consultant to join their growing technology division. This is an exceptional opportunity for an established recruiter to take their career to the next level with a forward-thinking agency that truly values its consultants.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Management

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities within the IT sector

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and key decision-makers

  • Conduct client meetings to understand technical requirements and hiring needs

  • Negotiate terms of business and manage commercial arrangements

  • Act as a trusted advisor on market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability

    Candidate Management

  • Source, attract, and engage high-quality IT professionals across various disciplines

  • Conduct thorough candidate screening and technical assessments

  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of active and passive candidates

  • Provide career guidance and market insights to candidates

  • Manage the full recruitment process from initial contact through to offer acceptance

    360 Recruitment Delivery

  • Negotiate offers and manage counter-offer situations

  • Ensure compliance with recruitment best practices and agency processes

  • Achieve and exceed monthly billing targets and KPIs

    Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in IT recruitment (agency or internal)

  • Proven track record of achieving billing targets consistently

  • Strong understanding of IT roles including Software Development, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, Data, or similar

  • Excellent business development and account management skills

    Personal Attributes

  • Self-motivated and target-driven with a competitive mindset

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Resilient and able to thrive under pressure

  • Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously

    What's On Offer

    Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience)

    Uncapped commission structure with realistic OTE

    Performance bonuses and incentives

    Quarterly and annual rewards for top performers

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