Principal / Lead Recruitment Consultant | Contract | London

• 10/07/25
• London, Tower of London
• Market related
• Permanent
• Senior IT Appointments
• Full time

Join Xpertise-One of the UK's most awarded and respected Tech Recruitment consultancies.

Basic (Dependant on experience) + Uncapped Commission (to 30%) + Industry-Leading Training & Perks

Xpertise recruitment are not your average recruitment company. We were founded to raise the bar in the industry by combining deep tech market knowledge with genuine human connection, and it works Over the last five years, we have placed over 700 contractors across the UK, invoicing clients across various sectors. Our team has deep industry knowledge, and we've secured terms with over 350 businesses across the UK in the last 5 years. With a focus on growing our contract division in London, we are looking for a dynamic leader to help drive our success to the next level. 

Awards :

• Platinum Investors in People(top 1% globally)
• Best Recruitment Company to Work For - TIARA Awards
• Best Technology Recruitment Agency - Recruiter Awards
• Finalist - Best In-House Training & Client Service Excellence

What you'll be doing:

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Contract Leader to take the next step in their career and help build out our contract division within our London office. You will be responsible for driving growth in our contract book through existing and new clients, with a focus on both Individual Contractors and Statement of Work (SoW) contracts. 

We are looking for a billing leader, not an operational leader. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the contract division in London, building the business pipeline, scaling the team and ensuring continuous growth in business.
• Coach and mentor a Senior Consultant while driving their career progression.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both existing and new clients across the UK.
• Build on current client relationships to secure new contract opportunities and drive new business.
• Oversee delivery of contracts, ensuring client satisfaction and high-quality service.
• Drive performance, providing guidance to the team on how to scale and expand the business.
• Work closely with leadership to meet business objectives and contribute to the long-term strategic vision of the company
• Secure new markets / niche's that have high potential 

Why join us?

• Exceptional earnings: Uncapped commission up to 30%
• Incredible incentives: Quarterly trips to places like Ibiza, Amsterdam, Austria and Miami
• Award-winning training: Structured development through every stage of your career.
• Career clarity: Defined, transparent pathways for both billing and leadership tracks
• Culture that backs you: Collaborative, ego-free, and rooted in purpose
• Tech community leadership: We host and sponsor 100s of tech events to build your brand and grow your network
• You will be coached, mentored and surrounded by people who have years of experience in the industry

What we're looking for:

Background:

• Proven experience within the Technology or Transformation sectors. 
• Contract experience: Extensive experience in contract recruitment, particularly within delivery and new business development.  
• Relationship-driven: A natural ability to foster and maintain strong client and candidate relationships. 
• Leadership: Experience managing and scaling a small team to achieve business growth. 
• Ambition: A strong desire to take on a leadership role, drive results, and grow the business further. 

Our benefits and perks

• 25 days holiday (rising to 28) + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Quarterly incentive trips and super billers trip
• Pension scheme
• holiday purchase scheme
• Hybrid working
• Annual wellbeing budget of £150 to spend on anything to support your well being
•  Early Friday finish
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fresh fruit in the office
• Regular socials + Xpertise Olympics + Christmas parties you'll never forget
• Hybrid working

Want to be part of a high-performing team where you can thrive, earn big, and make a real difference?

Reach out or send your CV to: dawn.harrison@xpertise-recruitment.com