Senior Recruitment Consultant - Contract Desk (US Market)

Senior Recruitment Consultant - US Technology Contract Market 🇺🇸💻

Ready to build, grow, and own your technology recruitment desk within a global technology-focused brand while supporting the fast-paced US contract market? 🚀
Join Halian, part of the NES Fircroft Group, as a Senior Recruitment Consultant - US Technology Contracts and take ownership of a high-growth desk focused on delivering contract talent across the United States technology market. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced 360 recruiter who thrives in business development, enjoys building long-term client partnerships, and wants the freedom to create a lasting legacy within a global organisation.
Based in our modern Reading office at One Station Hill, you'll focus on specialist technology recruitment across Cloud, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Data & AI, partnering with innovative organisations across sectors including E-commerce, FinTech, FX Brokerage, Technology Consultancies, and high-growth businesses. Working US market hours, you'll have the opportunity to build your own market while leveraging the scale, brand, and resources of Halian and NES Fircroft.

What You'll Be Doing 💼💻

360 Recruitment: Taking full ownership of the recruitment lifecycle across contract hiring requirements within the US technology market.
Business Development: Identifying, winning, and developing new client opportunities across the US technology landscape through strategic outreach, market intelligence, networking, and referrals.
Client Relationship Management: Building trusted partnerships with hiring managers, founders, CTOs, engineering leaders, and technology decision-makers.
Technology Talent Acquisition: Sourcing, attracting, and engaging specialist technology contractors across Cloud, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Data, AI, and emerging technology disciplines.
Candidate Assessment: Conducting in-depth interviews and qualification calls to assess technical capability, project experience, and cultural fit.
Contract Recruitment Delivery: Managing the complete contract recruitment process from requirement qualification through to offer management, onboarding, and post-placement support.
Market Specialisation: Developing expertise across key technology markets including Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Software Development, AI, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, and Digital Transformation.
Contractor Engagement: Building long-term relationships with contractors throughout their assignments, supporting extensions, renewals, redeployments, and future opportunities.
Talent Pipeline Development: Building and maintaining highly active talent pools across niche and in-demand technology skillsets within the US market.
Desk Ownership: Creating and developing your own market with the autonomy to build a broad, diverse desk rather than being restricted to a narrow vertical.
Market Intelligence: Staying informed on technology trends, contractor rates, hiring activity, competitor movements, investment rounds, and emerging opportunities across the US technology sector.
Coaching & Mentoring: Supporting and coaching less experienced recruiters, sharing best practice, market insights, and contributing to team success.
Commercial Negotiation: Managing terms, rates, contracts, and commercial discussions to achieve successful outcomes for both clients and candidates.
Collaboration: Working across multiple functions to achieve shared goals, support client delivery, and contribute to the growth of the wider business.

Why Halian (Part of NES Fircroft) 💰🌴🎉

Competitive Earnings: Attractive salary with uncapped commission and significant earning potential through a high-value technology contract market.
Career Development: Access to structured training, mentorship, leadership support, and clear progression opportunities.
Global Platform: Leverage Halian's international client relationships, technology networks, and the wider NES Fircroft infrastructure.
Entrepreneurial Freedom: Build your own desk, develop your own market, and create a long-term legacy within a growing business.
Prime Reading Location: Work from our flagship office at One Station Hill, directly connected to Reading Station and the Elizabeth Line.
Modern Workplace: Access first-class facilities including a complimentary onsite gym and collaborative working environment.
High-Performance Culture: Join a business that rewards ambition, celebrates success, and supports professional growth.
Recognition & Incentives: Benefit from monthly incentives, reward schemes, annual trips, and performance recognition programmes.
International Exposure: Work with technology businesses and talent across global markets while developing expertise within one of the world's largest technology economies.
Employee Wellbeing: Access wellbeing initiatives, supportive leadership, and an inclusive culture where people are encouraged to thrive.

What We're Looking For 🔍👀

Recruitment Expertise: Minimum 4+ years' recruitment agency experience with a strong track record within contract recruitment.
US Market Experience: Experience recruiting into the US technology market or a strong understanding of US recruitment environments and working practices.
Technology Recruitment Knowledge: Demonstrated success recruiting within Cloud, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Software Development, AI, Data, or related technology disciplines.
360 Recruitment Capability: Proven ability to manage business development, client relationships, candidate sourcing, delivery, and account growth.
Commercial Mindset: Strong track record of generating new business and growing client accounts.
Leadership Potential: Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting less experienced recruiters is highly desirable.
Relationship Builder: Ability to establish credibility and build lasting partnerships with both clients and candidates.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.
Results-Driven: Proven record of delivering revenue, placements, and consistent recruitment performance.
Self-Motivated: Comfortable operating autonomously and taking ownership of a specialist market.
Resilient & Ambitious: Driven to succeed in a fast-paced, target-focused environment while maintaining a consultative approach.
Adaptable: Willingness to work US market hours (approximately 10:00am to 9:00pm) to maximise client and candidate engagement.

Who Are We? 🌍

Halian is a global technology recruitment and workforce solutions specialist, helping organisations access exceptional talent across Cloud, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Digital Transformation, Data, AI, and emerging technology markets.
With nearly 30 years of industry experience and as part of the NES Fircroft Group, we combine deep technology expertise with global infrastructure and international reach. Together, we help organisations deliver business-critical projects while creating outstanding career opportunities for our employees worldwide.

Accessibility & Inclusion 🌈

At Halian, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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