Senior Recruitment Consultant - AI & Data Science
Location: Manchester City Centre
Salary: £25,000 - £40,000 + high OTE (uncapped commission)
Are you passionate about the transformative power of AI and data science? Our client is Manchester's leading specialist recruitment agency in artificial intelligence and data sectors who are now expanding their presence across Europe and the USA.
About Us
They're a mid sized boutique recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to the AI and data science sectors. Their team of specialist recruiters are on a mission to build the most elite and high-performing research and engineering teams in the industry. Their focus on cutting-edge areas including:
1. Quantum Computing
2. Reinforcement Learning
3. MLOps
4. Recommender Systems
5. Large Language Models
6. Computer Vision
7. Neural Networks
Their client portfolio includes innovative startups, scale-ups, and Fortune 500 companies at the forefront of technological advancement.
The Role
As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you'll be responsible for:
8. Building and maintaining relationships with key clients in the AI and data science sectors
9. Identifying and approaching passive candidates through multiple channels
10. Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from job qualification to placement
11. Staying current with AI and data science industry trends and developments
12. Contributing to our company's growth strategy in European and US markets
13. Collaborating with our specialist team to deliver complex technical hiring projects
14. Understanding and evaluating technical requirements for AI research and engineering roles
What We're Looking For
15. 1+ years of recruitment experience (tech recruitment preferred but not essential)
16. Strong business development and networking abilities
17. Excellent communication and negotiation skills
18. Self-motivated with a proven track record of achieving targets
19. Genuine interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
20. Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts with clients and candidates
21. Second language skills beneficial but not essential (German, French, or Spanish)
Benefits
22. Comprehensive training in AI and data science recruitment
23. International travel opportunities to client sites and tech conferences
24. Regular team socials and wellness initiatives
25. Private healthcare and dental cover
26. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
27. Flexible working arrangements
28. Career progression opportunities
29. Modern office in Manchester City Centre
Career Development
They invest heavily in their consultants' personal growth, offering:
30. Structured career path to Senior/Principal Consultant and Team Lead roles
31. External training and certification opportunities
32. Mentoring from industry veterans
33. Access to global tech conferences and events
34. Technical training to understand AI and ML fundamentals
35. Regular knowledge sharing sessions with AI practitioners