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Hays

Senior Recruitment Consultant

On site

London, United kingdom

£ 45,000 /year

Senior

Freelance

16-02-2026

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Skills

Communication DevOps Sales Networking Software Development Recruitment

Job Specifications

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:

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.

About the Company

We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning. As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights. Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the mill... Know more