Principal IT Recruitment Consultant – Galway
HERO Recruitment is hiring a Principal IT Recruitment Consultant to join our award-winning team.
We are a multi-award-winning agency, most recently named "Agency of the Year ****" by the Employment & Recruitment Federation of Ireland (ERF).
We're looking for a seasoned IT recruitment professional with a deep understanding of the Irish technology market and an extensive network of clients and candidates.
This person will play a key role in developing new business, account managing key clients, and strategically sourcing and placing top tech talent.
This role is based in our Galway office with a hybrid working option.
You'll be joining a collaborative, high-performing culture where your impact is visible and rewarded.
What we're looking for:
A Principal-level IT Recruitment Consultant with a strong track record in the Irish market, including longstanding relationships with both clients and candidates.
Someone with extensive experience in 360 recruitment, including talent delivery, new business development, and key account management.
Experience placing professionals across areas such as software development, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation.
A confident business developer who can generate new opportunities, engage HR, hiring managers, and consult strategically to offer tailored recruitment solutions.
A relationship builder who thrives in senior-level IT recruitment and understands the unique hiring dynamics within Ireland's tech ecosystem.
Strong commercial instincts and a history of consistently exceeding targets in a performance-driven environment.
Experience onboarding new clients and building long-term partnerships in the tech industry.
Someone who enjoys working both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Tech-savvy and creative in candidate sourcing, using a combination of digital tools, referrals, and market mapping.
Our ideal candidate:
A genuine and driven professional with 5+ years of experience in recruitment— within the Irish IT sector—or a technical IT professional looking to pivot into recruitment.
Passionate about delivering exceptional candidates and client experiences.
A natural networker and relationship manager, able to grow accounts and foster long-term trust.
A proven high achiever who takes pride in their success and that of the team.
Deeply motivated, commercially minded, and committed to excellence—average is never enough.
Skilled in using digital platforms and social media for sourcing and branding.
Thrives in a consultative sales environment and can tailor solutions to client needs.
What we offer:
A hybrid work environment and team collaboration.
Generous base salary, uncapped commission, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
A positive, energetic culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Real career progression and the chance to build your own desk in a thriving market.
Essential Requirements:
You must have a valid working visa for Ireland—this is essential.
Experience in IT Recruitment within the Irish Market
Please contact Roisin McNamara ****** or call us on ************ or ************ speak in confidence.
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