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Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant – Data & AI (US Market) | Knutsford (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite)

Are you an experienced recruiter ready to maximise your earning potential in one of the most buoyant and high-value markets in the world?

KDR Talent Solutions is expanding its US Data & AI practice, and we’re looking for a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a thriving, high-fee market where average placements exceed £30,000.

If you're an established 360 recruiter seeking bigger fees, a less saturated market, and faster progression, this is the opportunity to build and scale a highly lucrative desk with the backing of one of the UK's most respected data recruitment brands.

Why the US Data & AI Market?

Because it's FAST, it's BOOMING, and it's where the money is.

• Average fees of £30K+
• Clients move quickly with short hiring cycles
• Massive demand for senior Data, AI, and Engineering talent
• A market far less saturated than the UK—and double the earning potential

This is the perfect environment for an experienced recruiter who wants to own a high-performing vertical and scale it into a seven-figure desk.

For nearly 25 years, KDR has been the Original Data Recruiter, connecting elite Data, Analytics, and now AI talent with world‑leading organisations.

Our US presence has grown rapidly over the past decade, supported by:

• Deep industry credibility
• Long‑standing relationships across Data, Engineering, ML, & AI
• A proven track record of placing senior and specialist talent globally

The Role

As a Senior / Principal Consultant, you will:

• Grow a highly lucrative US Data & AI vertical
• Develop new business and nurture warm client relationships
• Deliver high‑value searches for senior technical and leadership roles
• Operate with autonomy while contributing to wider growth strategy
• Position yourself as a true market specialist through insight‑driven recruitment

This is not an entry‑level role—this is an opportunity to run your own business within a business, with the earning potential to match.

Desired Experience

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced 360 recruiter (any vertical) with a consistent billing track record
• Thrives in high‑value, relationship‑driven recruitment
• Is commercially intelligent, competitive, and self‑driven
• Wants to operate in a fast‑moving, high‑fee US market
• Enjoys building deep client relationships at senior levels
• Is ambitious to grow into a Principal / Team Lead / US specialist role

Experience recruiting in tech, data, AI, engineering, or US markets is a bonus, but not essential for outstanding performers.

What We Offer

• Market‑leading uncapped commission structure
• A platform proven to generate £30K+ fees consistently
• Hybrid working: 3 days in our Knutsford HQ
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Quarterly achievers’ lunches
• Genuine career progression to Principal, Lead, or Management

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Staffing and Recruiting and Business Consulting and Services

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting and Business Consulting and Services