Permanent Recruitment Consultant - IT & Technology

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT — IT TECHNOLOGY Taunton, Somerset | Hybrid Working (Target-Based) | Competitive Salary + Commission
We are an established and well-regarded recruitment agency based in Taunton, with a strong track record of placing IT and technology professionals across the South West. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced recruitment consultant who shares that ethos and is ready to make their mark on a thriving desk.
This is a hands-on, full 360° recruitment consultancy role focused exclusively on the IT and technology sector across the South West. You'll be working with a broad range of commerce and industry clients — building relationships, winning new business, and making quality permanent placements that make a genuine difference to the businesses and candidates you work with.
You'll be given access to a strong suite of tools and a market-leading CRM to help you identify, engage and convert your target audience — but make no mistake, this role is about people, not just process. The ability to build trust quickly and sustain long-term relationships is what sets our best consultants apart.
Hybrid working is available once you are consistently hitting your targets — we believe flexibility is earned and then fully supported.

THE TALENT YOU'LL PLACE

You'll be recruiting across a broad range of IT and technology roles within commerce and industry clients throughout the South West, including:
IT Support Engineers (1st, 2nd & 3rd Line)
Systems Administrators & Network Engineers
Infrastructure Managers & IT Managers
Cloud Engineers & DevOps Specialists
Software Development
Software Developers & Engineers (Java, .NET, Python, PHP and more)
Front End, Back End & Full Stack Developers
Mobile Developers (iOS & Android)
Data, Analytics & AI
Data Analysts & Data Engineers
Business Intelligence Developers & BI Managers
Data Scientists & Machine Learning Engineers
Database Administrators (SQL, Oracle, MySQL)
Cyber Security
Information Security Managers & CISOs
Compliance & Risk Analysts
Project, Change & Leadership
IT Project Managers & Programme Managers
Heads of IT & IT Directors
Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) & Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
Manage the full 360° recruitment process from business development to placement
Source, engage and qualify IT and technology candidates at all levels
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across our CRM platform

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY

You'll have access to a comprehensive toolkit designed to help you work smarter and engage effectively with your market, including:
A market-leading CRM to manage your client and candidate relationships
Job board access and candidate database tools
LinkedIn Recruiter and social sourcing platforms
AI-powered sourcing and candidate engagement tools
Market intelligence and targeting tools to support your business development activity
We are looking for an experienced recruiter who knows what good looks like and is ready to bring that to a business that will back them fully. Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within IT, technology or closely related sectors
Demonstrable track record of winning new clients and building lasting relationships
Strong record of making quality permanent placements
A genuine understanding of IT roles, technologies and market trends will set you apart
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Hybrid working once you are consistently hitting targets — we support flexibility for those who earn it
Access to a strong CRM and full suite of AI-powered sourcing and engagement tools
Clear progression opportunities within an established and growing business
If you are ready for the next stage of your recruitment career, contact Barrie Dewhirst in the strictest confidence on 07487 508210or email Show email Opportunities Employer: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.