German Contract Desk, London - Principal Recruitment Consultant

Permanent People Rec2Rec are proud to be working with an established international, executive recruitment firm, who are looking to appoint a Principal Recruitment Consultant to launch and grow a brand-new Germany-focused contract Technology desk from their London office.

This is a hands-on, billing role with leadership potential – making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced recruiter who is ready to step up in their career.

Salary:

£50000 - 60000

Location:

London

Country:

United Kingdom

Closing Date:

2025-12-15

The Role

• Build and run a new German contract Technology desk from London.
• Drive business development, winning and managing key client relationships.
• Leverage from current client base on the permanent side, across various sectors.
• Source and place top-tier technology contractors into innovative German businesses.
• Work closely with senior management to scale the desk and develop growth strategies.
• Establish yourself as the go-to expert for German contract technology recruitment.
• Grow a team of recruiters at agreed timescales.

About You

• Solid experience in contract technology recruitment, ideally with exposure to the German market.
• Fluency in German language or strong knowledge of the German contract market essential.
• Proven billing track record with consistent delivery.
• Any knowledge of the compliance and laws in the German contract market an advantage.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to build and grow a desk from the ground up.
• Ambition to step into a principal-level position and take on added responsibility.
• Strong relationship-building and business development skills.
• Someone who is ambitious, collaborative, curious and a self-starter.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with excellent commission scheme.
• A genuine chance to step up into a Principal role and shape a new desk.
• Market leading training at all levels.
• The support of an established recruitment business with international reach.
• Clear career progression into leadership as the desk grows.
• Exposure to the booming German technology contract market with huge earning potential.
• Opportunity to relocate to Germany in the future (if that’s what you want!).

If you're interested in this Recruitment position, contact Paul Reid at Permanent People today.