Senior Recruitment Consultant - Product, AI & Web3

AT Talent - Rec2Rec
Manchester
1 month ago
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This is a business built on trust, reputation and deep market knowledge — not KPIs, micromanagement or volume hiring.


The Business

  • Strong global reputation with long-standing client relationships
  • High-performing team with exceptional billings
  • Recently rebranded to align closely with the industries they serve
  • Regular attendance at global conferences across Europe, the US, Middle East & APAC
  • Focused, sustainable growth — every hire genuinely matters

The Roles (Multiple Hires)

  • Product Managers
  • Product Developers
  • Product Designers

Preferred background
Also considered

  • FinTech recruiters with exposure to product-led environments and a genuine interest in Web3

You don’t need to be a Web3 expert — but you must be genuinely interested in the space. A solid understanding of product markets and how modern product teams scale is essential.


Principal AI Recruiter – Greenfield Opportunity

  • Build and own a brand-new AI division
  • Leverage an existing client base already hiring in AI
  • Shape a new brand, proposition and long-term strategy
  • Grow into a leadership / partnership role with equity on offer

Ideal for a Senior or Principal recruiter ready to step into real ownership and long-term upside.


What Makes This Business Different

  • No KPIs, no thresholds, no micromanagement
  • Trust-based relationships with clients and candidates
  • Modern sourcing methods (Telegram, Twitter/X, GitHub)
  • Informal, human communication — not corporate scripts
  • High performance without burnout
  • Didsbury office with free parking
  • Hybrid working (1 day from home)
  • Flexible Fridays
  • Adult environment — people work hard, then properly switch off
  • Average age mid-30s; family-friendly and grounded
  • Heavy investment in tools, tech and working environment
  • Zero pressure to attend socials — incentives offered as cash alternatives

Salary & Commission

  • Senior Recruiter: £30–35k base (more for the right person)
  • Principal Recruiter: £40–45k base (more for the right person)
  • Market-leading commission (20–30%)
  • Realistic six-figure earnings
  • Long-term upside for those who want to build

Who They’re Looking For

  • Experienced recruiters only (no grads)
  • Product-first or FinTech recruiters with a tech-led mindset
  • Consistent performers with strong work ethic
  • Commercial, curious and market-led
  • People who see recruitment as a long-term career
  • Those who want autonomy, impact and progression

If you’re a Product or AI recruiter looking for a high-trust, high-performance environment — with real autonomy and long-term upside — this is worth a confidential conversation.


Apply via LinkedIn or message for a discreet, no-pressure chat.


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