Founding Recruitment Consultant

Senior | Principal | Head of Recruitment – All Levels Considered

AI, Data & Software Recruitment | Remote (UK or Europe)

Highly competitive base + uncapped commission + equity/share options + bonuses

Want to work with some of the most exciting AI startups and scale-ups across the UK, Europe and the US?

If you're passionate about building relationships, winning new business and helping high-growth tech companies scale, this could be exactly what you're looking for.

At Connect-AI, we partner with some of the fastest-growing startups and scale-ups in AI, Data and Software. Every day, you'll be speaking with founders, engineering leaders and investors who are building the next generation of technology.

This isn't about filling jobs. It's about helping innovative businesses build exceptional teams that are changing industries.

If you love the thrill of a true 360 recruitment role — winning clients, building markets and placing incredible talent — you'll fit right in.

About Connect-AI

Connect-AI is the specialist AI, Data & Software division of Connect Group.

We only launched in January 2026, but we've already built fantastic momentum and secured partnerships with exciting businesses across the UK, Europe and the US.

We're currently a team of 4, with 3 new hires approved and due to join us, taking the team to 7 by the end of the year.

It's still early days, meaning you'll have the opportunity to genuinely shape the direction of the business rather than simply joining another established recruitment desk.

The Opportunity

This is a genuine founding consultant role where you'll have the freedom to build your own market, develop your own clients and become one of the key people driving the future of Connect-AI.

You'll be:

- Building and growing your own client portfolio across AI, Data and Software




- Working with some of the most exciting startups and scale-ups in the UK, Europe and the US
- Running a true 360 recruitment desk, from business development through to placement
- Becoming a trusted recruitment partner to founders, CTOs and hiring leaders
- Recruiting exceptional software engineers, AI specialists, data professionals and technology leaders
- Helping shape the future of a rapidly growing business

Who We're Looking For

You'll probably have experience recruiting within Tech, AI, Software, Data or another specialist market, but we're open to different levels of experience.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who:

- Loves winning new clients
- Enjoys building long-term partnerships rather than transactional recruitment
- Is ambitious, driven and wants to build something meaningful
- Wants autonomy instead of endless KPIs and micromanagement
- Is excited by technology, startups and innovation

What You'll Get

- Uncapped commission of up to 25%
- Equity/share options
- Highly competitive basic salary
- Annual bonus, including up to £2,000 every December
- 24 days' holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Earn up to 8 additional days' annual leave
- Work from anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks each year
- Early finish every Friday (2:30 pm)
- Private healthcare
- Gym membership
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package
- Ongoing training, mentoring and leadership development
- Realistic monthly commission earnings of £8,000–£20,000+
- A genuine opportunity to progress into leadership as we continue to grow

Why Join Now?

Timing is everything.

You'll be joining at the beginning of our journey — not years down the line.

Instead of inheriting an established desk, you'll help build one.

Instead of being recruiter number 100, you'll be one of our founding consultants, helping shape the culture, direction and future of Connect-AI as we continue to grow across the UK, Europe and the US.

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