Senior Recruitment Consultant
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | uncapped commission |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, ec2v 6dn |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 37435_1771241462 |
Summary
JOIN CITY TECHNOLOGY
TEMPORARY / CONTRACT DIVISION
Hays City Technology focuses on six core technology‑centric markets at the forefront of constant technical evolution: Data, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Cloud & DevOps, Software Development, and Projects & Change across Central London. We are now looking to grow our Temporary/Contract recruitment division with experienced Consultants who are passionate about Technology and eager to develop their career within this fast‑paced sector.
The Temporary Technology team is long‑established and partners with clients across Financial Services as well as Commerce & Industry, including Insurance, Consultancy, and Legal, to name a few.
Based in our flagship London Cheapside office, the team has been operating in the Technology contract market for years. This long-standing presence has created a depth of sustainable, trusted relationships with both clients and candidates-relationships you will leverage, expand, and build upon. Alongside this, you will play a key role in developing new relationships with fresh clients to drive growth across your desk.
As an experienced consultant, you will have demonstrable success and be responsible for:
- Networking within the relevant technical community to build strong client and candidate relationships
- Developing and maintaining a high‑quality contractor talent pool
- Promoting your personal brand and Hays as a leading recruiter in the Technology contract market
- Generating, identifying, and acting on prospective business leads
- Sourcing and screening high‑quality temporary and contract candidates
- Managing the full end‑to‑end contract recruitment process, including winning new business, negotiating terms, delivering top talent, and ensuring smooth onboarding
- Providing exceptional service and contractor aftercare while achieving and exceeding sales targets and KPIs
To be successful in this role, you will need:
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A
proven track record of billings
- Strong drive, ambition, and self‑motivation
- An inquisitive mindset
- Experience in consulting and influencing customers
- A resilient approach and ability to stand out in a competitive market
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- An ethical, professional, and well‑organised approach to recruitment
At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.