Tech Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant - Technology

Location: Reading

Working pattern: Hybrid

Salary: £26,500 - £40,000 + uncapped commission (based on your experience)

This is a 360 role with real scope to build, expand and own a successful contract desk within one of our busiest and most established markets.

You'll focus on developing and strengthening relationships across both large organisations and growing businesses, working closely with recruitment teams, hiring managers, directors and senior stakeholders. The desk has a strong history of performance, consistently exceeding targets through high‑quality delivery and long‑term client partnerships - with genuine headroom for further growth.

Your New Team:

Reading sits at the heart of the Thames Valley and is often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of the UK" , with a thriving mix of global corporates, innovative SMEs and fast‑growing tech organisations. Our Hays Reading office supports an impressive and diverse client base across this highly competitive market.

The office is centrally located next to Reading station and was fully refurbished within the last few years, offering a modern, vibrant and collaborative space.

Recruitment specialisms include Technology, Finance, HR, Marketing, Business Support and Procurement, with collective experience ranging from 6 months to nearly 30 years. This breadth of experience creates an environment where ambitious consultants can accelerate their development quickly.

The Role:

As part of the Reading Technology team, you'll be trusted to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including:

• Building and developing long‑term client and candidate partnerships

• Identifying and winning new business opportunities

• Recruiting experienced technology professionals into contract roles

• Sourcing, interviewing and qualifying candidates using market‑leading recruitment tools and systems

• Managing the end‑to‑end recruitment process, from briefing through to offer management and onboarding

You'll join a team that works hard, celebrates success and genuinely enjoys working together - the Hays spirit in action.

What You'll Get in Return:

At Hays, we're proud to be a multi award‑winning employer of choice. We offer more than a job - we provide a clear, long‑term career with industry‑leading support and progression.

You can expect:

• Uncapped commission, paid every four weeks upon invoice

• Regular performance incentives, including all‑expenses‑paid international trips

• Industry‑leading learning and development at every stage of your career

• A culture built on trust, collaboration, inclusivity and expertise

• Access to established PSLs and warm client relationships through a global brand

• Flexible hybrid working and adult‑to‑adult management

• Global mobility opportunities across 32 countries

• A wide range of wellbeing initiatives, employee networks and wider benefits

We also believe in doing meaningful work in a purpose‑led organisation, demonstrated through our commitment to DE&I, Net Zero and our global community programme, Helping for Your Tomorrow .

What to Do Next:

Apply now to take the next step in your recruitment career, or get in touch to find out more about opportunities within Hays.

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.