Senior / Principal recruitment consultant
reed · RSR - Bury Street · Hybrid
Pay: GBP 36,500 – 45,500 a year
Posted Oct 2, 2026
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Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors. We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.
Pay Range
£36,500-£45,500 DOE + Uncapped Commission
Job Description
Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant
Technology Recruitment | Bury St Edmunds | Hybrid Working
Experienced Technology Recruiter? Ready to build something bigger?
We're looking for an experienced recruitment professional to join Reed's Technology division in Bury St Edmunds as a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant.
This is an opportunity for an established recruiter to take ownership of a specialist technology market, build upon an existing client base and leverage the strength of one of the UK's most recognised recruitment brands.
Whether you're currently recruiting within software development, infrastructure, cyber security, cloud, data, digital or wider technology markets, we'll give you the platform, support and autonomy to accelerate your success.
Why Reed Technology?
Technology continues to be one of the most in-demand recruitment markets in the UK, and Reed has invested heavily in building a trusted brand that clients and candidates recognise.
Joining Reed Technology means you'll benefit from:
A respected and established brand with national reach
Access to existing client relationships and market opportunities
Industry-leading recruitment technology and tools
The freedom to develop your own specialist desk
Strong internal support functions that allow you to focus on billing
Clear progression opportunities into leadership or higher-billing individual contributor roles
The Opportunity
As a Senior / Principal Consultant, you'll take ownership of your market and play a key role in driving growth across the region.
You'll be responsible for:
Developing new client relationships across your specialist technology market
Identifying and winning new business opportunities
Growing and developing existing accounts
Building high-quality candidate networks within your niche
Managing recruitment processes from brief to placement
Negotiating commercial agreements and securing retained or exclusive partnerships
Becoming a recognised expert within your market
This is a highly consultative role suited to recruiters who enjoy building genuine long-term relationships and delivering outstanding results.
Who We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with recruiters who can demonstrate:
Agency recruitment experience within Technology, IT, Digital or another specialist professional services market
A strong track record of business development and client…