Recruitment Consultant
2 days ago
Manchester
Recruitment Consultant (Mid-Level to Principal) Data + AI Specialists | Contract & Permanent Location: Wilmslow, South Manchester (Head Office) Flexible remote options available Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 base + uncapped commission (up to 40%) Most recruitment agencies claim to be "specialists." We’re taking it a step further. At Primus Connect, we aren’t just another agency; we are a pure-play Data + AI recruitment partner dedicated to the Databricks ecosystem. Whilst the rest of the world is just waking up to this fast-growing sector, we’re already way ahead, hosting podcasts, driving user groups, and “Connecting High-Performing Databricks Talent with Dynamic Businesses”. We work with Databricks customers, consultancies, and partners, connecting them with high-performing Data + AI professionals. We’re deeply embedded in the community, running user groups, hosting podcasts, and keeping up to date through certifications and accreditations. We’re scaling fast, and now we’re looking for experienced recruiters who want to help build something meaningful, not just inherit another desk. This is a chance to build and own your desk, shape how we go to market, and play a genuine role in the next phase of Primus Connect’s growth. You’ll work closely with founders, have autonomy from day one, and be trusted to deliver outcomes, not micromanaged by KPIs that don’t matter. Why Join Primus Connect? • Build something, don’t just bill, • Real ownership over your desk and client relationships, • Influence strategy, processes, and future hires, • Your ideas will be listened to, and acted on, • Operate in a premium niche, • 100% focus on Databricks and modern data platforms, • High-demand, skills-short market with strong day rates and fees, • Clients who value expertise over volume, • Scale internationally, • Pathways to launch and grow desks in the US and UAE, • Opportunity to be part of international expansion from the ground up, • Be part of a proper startup culture, • Founder-led, high-energy, collaborative environment, • Performance with purpose, not burnout for the sake of it Our Culture & Values include: • Community-first: we show up at events, run user groups, and contribute to the Databricks ecosystem, • Outcome-driven: we focus on results, not red tape, • Customer-centric: we act as trusted advisors to clients and candidates, • Entrepreneurial: ownership, accountability, and autonomy are expected, • Fun and energising: serious about our craft, not ourselves You’ll likely be a great fit if you: • Have proven recruitment experience at mid-level to principal consultant level, • Have worked in contract and/or permanent recruitment, • Are commercially sharp, self-motivated, and growth-oriented, • Care about relationships and long-term value, not just short-term wins, • Thrive in a fast-moving environment where you’re trusted to get on with it, • Want to help build a market-leading brand, not hide in a big agency machine, • Databricks experience is a bonus — curiosity and the drive to become an expert is essential. If you’re an experienced recruiter who wants more ownership, more impact, and more upside, and you’re excited by the idea of building the world’s leading Databricks recruitment agency, we should talk. Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.