Principal Recruitment Consultant

Location: Leicester Forest East

Principal Consultant

ATA Recruitment (Trading name of Ganymede Solutions)

Sector: IT & Technology Recruitment

Location:

Leicester LE3
Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 basic (DOE) + up to £5,000 car allowance, Uncapped Commission, Benefits

Build something from the ground up with the backing to succeed.

ATA Recruitment is launching a new IT & Technology recruitment division from our Leicester office and is seeking an experienced 360 IT/Tech Recruitment Consultant to lead its development. This is a genuine opportunity to create and grow a specialist desk, shape a new market offering, and establish yourself as a subject-matter expert within a well-backed, ambitious business.

You’ll have the autonomy to build your own desk and influence the direction of the division, while benefiting from the stability, infrastructure, and leadership support of an established recruitment brand. For the right individual, this role offers a clear, structured route of progression all the way to Associate Director.

You’ll be supported by an experienced Senior Leadership team with a proven track record of launching and scaling recruitment divisions, while working in a collaborative, high-performance environment that values expertise, ownership, and long-term success.

The Role and About You

As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you will take full ownership of launching and growing the IT/Tech desk, including:

Developing and executing a go-to-market strategy for the IT & Technology division
Winning new business and building long-term client relationships through consultative, value-led sales
Managing a portfolio of clients and delivering tailored recruitment solutions across IT/Tech disciplines
Sourcing, engaging, and placing high-quality technology professionals using multiple attraction methods
Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from business development through to placement and aftercare
Using your market expertise to identify opportunities, shape the desk, and drive sustainable growth
We’re looking for a proven IT/Tech recruitment specialist who brings:

Demonstrated success in a 360 IT or Technology recruitment role
A strong track record of selling recruitment services and delivering consistent placements
Deep market knowledge within a defined IT/Tech vertical
The confidence and credibility to operate as a trusted advisor to clients
Ambition to grow a desk into a division and progress into senior leadership
Strong organisation, commercial awareness, and communication skills
Why Join ATA Recruitment?

Build Your Own Division:
Full autonomy to create and grow an IT/Tech desk with long-term vision
Uncapped Earning Potential:
Highly competitive commission structure with no ceiling on earnings
Leadership Progression: A clear and achievable pathway from Principal Consultant through to Associate Director
Backed by Stability:
Support from a financially secure, ambitious recruitment business with strong infrastructure
Recognition & Influence:
Your success directly shapes the growth of the business, with recognition to match
Part of a Trusted Group:
As part of RTC Group PLC, ATA Recruitment is a respected name across specialist recruitment markets
Next Steps

If you’re an experienced IT/Tech recruiter looking to build something meaningful, with the autonomy to lead and the backing to succeed, we’d welcome an informal conversation. Get in touch today to discuss how ATA Recruitment can support your next career move and long-term ambitions.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation