Principal Recruitment Consultant in Exeter

Principal Recruiter (360 Recruitment Role)

Location:Fully Remote (Monthly face-to-face meetings in Exeter)
Salary:From £37,000 – £45,000 base salary based on exp + commission + quarterly & end of year Bonus + New Business Bonus\’s
Hours:8:30am 5:30pm

About Set2Recruit

Set2Recruit is a boutique recruiting specialist with a proven track record in recruiting top-tier IT, Software/Hardware Design, Cyber Security, and Electronics professionals across the UK, Middle East and Europe. We partner with cutting-edge clients in innovation, Software, defence, and technology, delivering tailored recruitment solutions that secure and retain exceptional talent. Our mission is to bridge the gap between ambitious organisations and driven professionals through a human-centric, transparent approach.

The Role

As aPrincipal Recruiter, you will lead end-to-end 360 recruitment strategies for our UK clients, ensuring seamless talent acquisition from initial client engagement to successful candidate placement. This hands-on leadership role demands a mix of strategic vision, operational excellence, and a passion for building lasting relationships in the technology sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Leadership:Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including business development, account management, candidate sourcing, screening, negotiation, and onboarding.
• Business Development:Cultivate and expand relationships with UK-based clients in IT, Cyber Security, and Electronics, understanding their technical hiring needs and workforce challenges.
• Team Mentorship:Guide and develop a high-performing recruitment team (1-2 Tech Sourcers), fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Market Strategy:Design data-driven recruitment strategies aligned with UK market trends, leveraging tools like Linkedi Insights, SourceWhale, ZoomInfo and other platforms.
• Performance Metrics:Monitor KPIs such as time-to-hire, candidate retention, and client satisfaction, driving improvements through actionable insights.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven 360 Recruitment Expertise:Minimum 4-5 years in full-cycle recruitment, preferably within IT, Software, Engineering, or Defence sectors.
• Technical Acumen:Strong understanding of roles such as Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Electronics, FGPA etc.
• Leadership Credentials:Experience managing teams in a fast-paced agency environment, with a focus on coaching and target achievement.
• Communication Excellence:Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of closing high-value placements.

Package

• Up to £40,000 base salary + commission + bonus
• Perkbox
• Health and dental insurance
• 27 days holiday
• Team Charity day each year
• Twice yearly away work retreats