Recruitment Consultant (Data Engineering)

Robert Walters UK
City of London
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Robert Walters is the world’s most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing and advisory services for businesses of all shapes and sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.

Robert Walters are actively hiring for an experienced Recruitment Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our Data Engineering team based in Covent Garden.

Robert Walters is the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing and advisory services to organisations of all shapes and sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.

What does this role involve?

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients in the tech and data space, from start-ups to FTSE 100 companies
  • Sourcing and placing high-calibre Data Engineers, Data Architects, and Analytics professionals
  • Partnering with hiring managers to deeply understand their teams and hiring needs.
  • Staying ahead of market trends, salary benchmarks, and tech stack changes
  • Driving business development and expanding your network within the London data market
  • Delivering outstanding candidate and client experience from initial contact to onboarding


What are we looking for?

  • This is an excellent opportunity to make your mark on this team and have real impact. You will have the autonomy to take the lead in this team whilst working closely with experienced leaders.
  • The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in 360 agency tech recruitment, ideally with a focus on Data Engineering or Data & Analytics
  • You will take a lead role in business development, driving client relationships and growing your market
  • You will be a confident communicator with a consultative approach and client-first mindset
  • Self-driven, ambitious, and collaborative—you're someone who enjoys both autonomy and teamwork


Why join Robert Walters?

  • You will join a supportive, collaborative team with the opportunity to make a significant impact. At Robert Walters, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, where success is celebrated and encouraged.
  • Competitive earning potential with quarterly performance bonuses
  • Central London office location with hybrid working (2 days WFH per week)
  • A clear, merit-based progression path, where your achievements will be recognized and rewarded
  • Private healthcare and lifestyle rewards provided via Vitality
  • Comprehensive training and development program, with ongoing support from our in-house Learning and Development trainer
  • Microsoft Surface and iPhone provided
  • Access to our Global Mobility program, with opportunities to live, work, and progress in any of our international offices


Please click ‘Apply’ to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!


Robert Walters is an equal opportunity employer and we are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. We believe in the power of a diverse global workforce that champions the right for people to be their true, authentic selves. Robert Walters welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to creating a diverse environment therefore all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender, race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: Recruitment

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: English - Professional working

Location: City of London

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: Recruitment

Industry: Recruitment Consultancy

Salary: Competitive Package

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: English - Professional working

Location: City of London

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: 6251

Date posted: 13 May 2025

Consultant: Lucy Matthews

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