Senior Information Technology Recruiter

Senior Principal Consultant - Interim Technology

Manchester

£70-80k + commission - Equity opportunity

The commercial opportunity:

• Year 1: Guaranteed 10% commission on all revenue (no thresholds) + bonuses to match what you're walking away from
• Year 2+: Up to 30% commission structure for top performers
• Realistic first-year OTE aligned to your current billing level
• Equity participation available for exceptional contributors
• Immediate access to 85+ active C-suite clients (including 12 PE houses) who already request tech interim specialists

The situation:

I'm recruiting for an established interim specialist (15 years trading, strong North West presence) who place CFOs and Finance Directors. They're expanding into senior interim technology and need someone to lead the Manchester market.

This is an adjacent market play, not a cold start. Their finance clients repeatedly ask for ERP transformation leads, Interim CTOs, Cyber Security Directors, and Heads of Data but they don't currently have the capability to service these mandates.

The role:

You'll build and own the senior interim technology practice in Manchester, focusing on:

• Day rates: £500-£1,500 (ERP transformation, cyber security, data architecture, change leadership)
• Originating and delivering mandates for Interim CTO, Head of Data, Cyber Security Director-level roles
• Converting existing client relationships into cross-functional tech opportunities (warm introductions provided)
• Full autonomy over your approach and market strategy
• Potential to build a team as the practice scales (typically 12-18 months)

What you'll need:

• Proven track record billing £250k+ annually in interim technology recruitment
• Consultative selling ability. You can originate senior day-rate mandates, not just fill briefs
• Comfortable with autonomy but value collaboration and support
• Senior-level relationships or demonstrable ability to build new business
• Willing to be Manchester-based (hybrid: 2-3 days office)

What's on offer:

• £70-80k base salary (negotiable for exceptional candidates)
• Year 1 guarantee: 10% commission on all revenue from day one, no thresholds, plus additional bonuses structured to match your current earnings
• Year 2 onwards: Standard commission scheme scaling to 30% for top performers
• Equity participation for consistent high performers
• Full back-office support: compliance, payroll, contracts, marketing
• Hybrid working, no micromanagement, established brand credibility

About the business:

A 25-person interim specialist, 15 years established placing Senior Interim Finance and HR professionals across the North. Founder-led, profitable, deliberately not corporate. Strong consultant retention (average 4+ years tenure).

What this isn't:

• A speculative greenfield market with no clients
• A corporate machine with rigid processes
• A role where you're left completely isolated. You'll work closely with their leadership team

Interested but not ready to apply formally?

Get in touch for a confidential chat.

Applications will only be considered if you have the relevant Recruitment Agency /Recruitment Consultancy experience and your skill set match those required and stipulated within the advert text. PB Select Ltd is an employment agency practicing within the Recruitment to Recruitment marketplace. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, no matter what their age, race, gender or lifestyle and those who have the right to live and work in the UK and have a good command of the English language. If, after submitting your CV, you have not heard from us within 3 days then unfortunately we are unable to consider you for this position, however, we may contact you in the future regarding other appropriate positions we have.