Principal Consultant - Digital & Technology

Job Title: Principal Consultant - Permanent Digital & Tech Recruitment

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in our London office)

Salary: Competitive Base + Uncapped Commission (up to 30%) + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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About Stealth iT Consulting

At Stealth iT Consulting, we are a trusted talent partner to the world's leading consultancies, public sector bodies, and digital-first enterprises. We specialise in delivering top-tier permanent talent across the Digital, Data, and Cloud landscapes, helping our clients build the teams that power transformation, innovation, and long-term success.

Following consistent growth and increased client demand, we are looking for an experienced Principal Consultant to strengthen our permanent recruitment offering and play a key role in developing high-value client partnerships.

The Role

As a Principal Consultant focused on permanent recruitment, you will lead from the front-winning new business, developing existing accounts, and delivering outstanding talent solutions across high-demand tech domains. You'll be empowered to own your portfolio, work consultatively with senior stakeholders, and drive performance across the full recruitment lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven 360 recruiter or team lead looking to elevate their career in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full 360 recruitment process across permanent digital and tech roles
• Proactively win new business and grow key accounts across the SIs, consultancy, government, and enterprise sectors
• Build strong relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and becoming a trusted advisor
• Source, assess, and place high-calibre professionals across Software Engineering, Data, Cloud, DevOps, UCD, Product, Agile Delivery, and Cyber Security
• Deliver high-quality shortlists and guide clients through efficient, successful hiring processes
• Keep up to date with hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and skills demand across the digital market
• Mentor and support junior consultants, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Use tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and our CRM to manage pipelines, engagement, and activity reporting

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience within Digital and Technology recruitment
• A proven background in permanent recruitment within one or more of the following sectors; SIs & Tech Consulting, Public Sector, Defence & Security
• Strong business development skills and experience securing new client relationships
• Consistent record of exceeding delivery KPIs and placing high-quality candidates in volume and specialist roles
• Deep understanding of permanent hiring processes, salary negotiations, and long-term talent planning
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with a consultative approach
• Self-motivated, organised, and driven to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with regulated sectors (e.g. GDS-aligned roles, security clearance) is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission (up to 30%)
• Access to a wide range of exclusive roles and long-term client relationships
• Hybrid working model with the flexibility to manage your own time and desk
• Investment in your success: premium tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM), candidate engagement support, and training
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with a clear path to management and leadership
• The opportunity to play a leading role in shaping and scaling our permanent division