At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead recruitment for top-tier AI and ML roles with a focus on retained searches.
- Company: Fast-growing tech search firm with a strong track record in the industry.
- Benefits: High commission rates, flexible hours, private healthcare, and leadership coaching.
- Other info: Opportunity for rapid career growth and exclusive partnerships from day one.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the tech recruitment space.
- Qualifications: Experience in recruitment with a proven billing track record and a consultative approach.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This role will get a lot of applicants. Realistically less than 20% will have the billing track record and market depth this firm is looking for. If you're a strong biller who knows how to run a retained search, don't let the application numbers put you off - this is worth a conversation.
Founded in 2024, this specialist tech search firm has gone from zero to $1m billed in 13 months, with the founder personally billed $980k in 2025. 2026 projection is $2.5m. They work exclusively on retained mandates with some of the fastest growing VC-backed scale-ups in the US: Data, AI, Software Product and Cloud. Roles typically sit at $150-400k+ total comp. Average fees are typically $40-50k, time to fill 30-45 days.
Their commission scheme goes up to 40% with no threshold, and no splits on passed deals. This is not a CV shop. The market is candidate-driven and the expectation is you're deeply networked, consultative, and capable of running a proper retained search. Every consultant gets live retained mandates from day one.
I've personally placed 3 people here. All three built $100k+ pipelines within their first 3 months. You don't need to be the finished article, just willing to push yourself and learn from a really strong team.
The setup includes:
- Exclusive VC partnerships, warm client base from day one
- 25-30% fees, commission up to 45% depending on level
- Quarterly trips to NY and SF
- 3 days London Bridge, flex hours (10-11am start)
- MacBooks, private healthcare, David Lloyd
- 2x weekly leadership coaching, monthly external L&D
Who fits:
- Senior (2yr+) or Principal (5yr+) level.
- High billers from structured, high-performance environments.
- You need to want to learn.
- Low ego, high drive, and willing to stay somewhere long enough to build something.
4 hires before end of year. 3 stage process.
Principal Recruitment Consultant Ai & ML | £30-40k Average Fees in London employer: Nero Partners
As a Principal Recruitment Consultant at this rapidly growing tech search firm, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and high performance. With exclusive VC partnerships and a commission scheme that rewards your success with up to 45%, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a candidate-driven market while enjoying benefits like private healthcare and leadership coaching. Located in London Bridge, this is an excellent employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the AI and ML recruitment space.
