Tech Recruiter - 12m FTC
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3571 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Handle Recruitment is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
A global tech brand are bringing a Tech Recruiter to their team to hire best-in-class talent across EMEA, with a focus on Software Engineering roles.
What you’ll do:
- Run a busy desk of 10-15 permanent reqs, from kick-off to offer, across everything from early-career engineers to senior managers
- Hire for a real mix of software engineering roles, including Java, front end and machine learning
- Headhunt your own talent, because the sourcing function is small, so research and ad development are part of the job
- Partner closely with a small group of hiring managers, benchmarking roles and pushing back when it matters
- Negotiate and close complex offers
You’ll need:
- 3-5+ years’ experience recruiting technical talent, ideally more (either inhouse or agency)
- Genuine technical understanding, enough to talk to engineers with credibility
- Proven headhunting skills
- Strong business partnering skills (essential)
- Negotiation and offer experience, including role benchmarking
- The autonomy to run your own reqs with little hand-holding
The role is based in London, 3 days a week on site and paid as a contractor at £345 per day.
Please apply now to find out more.
Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Handle Recruitment holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.