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:
Quantum Computing
Reinforcement Learning
MLOps
Recommender Systems
Large Language Models
Computer Vision
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:
Building and maintaining relationships with key clients in the AI and data science sectors
Identifying and approaching passive candidates through multiple channels
Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from job qualification to placement
Staying current with AI and data science industry trends and developments
Contributing to our company's growth strategy in European and US markets
Collaborating with our specialist team to deliver complex technical hiring projects
Understanding and evaluating technical requirements for AI research and engineering roles
What We're Looking For
1+ years of recruitment experience (tech recruitment preferred but not essential)
Strong business development and networking abilities
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Self-motivated with a proven track record of achieving targets
Genuine interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts with clients and candidates
Second language skills beneficial but not essential (German, French, or Spanish)
Benefits
Comprehensive training in AI and data science recruitment
International travel opportunities to client sites and tech conferences
Regular team socials and wellness initiatives
Private healthcare and dental cover
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working arrangements
Career progression opportunities
Modern office in Manchester City Centre
Career Development
They invest heavily in their consultants' personal growth, offering:
Structured career path to Senior/Principal Consultant and Team Lead roles
External training and certification opportunities
Mentoring from industry veterans
Access to global tech conferences and events
Technical training to understand AI and ML fundamentals
Regular knowledge sharing sessions with AI practitioners