Recruitment Director

Job description

Recruitment Director / Operations Director – Managing Director 

Location: Office Based East Midlands (Leicester Coventry Nottingham Derby Northampton locations easily commutable )
Salary: £80,000+ Basic Salary + Executive Bonus + Long-Term Incentive Potential + 

Lead, Grow and Transform an Established Recruitment Business

A Midlands recruitment business is looking to appoint an experienced Recruitment Director / Operations Director to lead its next phase of growth, with a genuine succession plan into a Managing Director position.

This could suit a Recruitment Director, Operations Director, Regional Director, Business Director or Managing Director with a proven background in the UK recruitment agency sector looking for a permanent role.

Based in the East Midlands with plans to increase market share, grow existing operations,  and strengthen its management structure, this is an opportunity to take on a genuinely influential leadership position.

This role offers a succession plan into a Managing Director position, providing the opportunity to influence business strategy, work directly with the Board and take responsibility for the future direction of the organisation.

The Role – Recruitment Business Leadership

Reporting directly to the Board and business owners, you will take responsibility for the strategic and operational performance of the recruitment business.

Developing and delivering the overall recruitment business growth strategy.

Driving temporary and permanent  recruitment growth, contractor numbers, revenue and gross profit.

Managing recruitment branch performance, productivity and profitability.

Growing client relationships and developing new business opportunities.

Supporting growth within automotive, aerospace, engineering ,manufacturing and FMCG recruitment markets.

Improving consultant productivity, fill rates, client retention and operational efficiency.

Managing budgets, P&L performance, financial targets and commercial results.

Improving recruitment systems, processes and operational infrastructure.

Leading business transformation and implementing sustainable growth initiatives.

Working with the Board on strategic projects.

Identifying new recruitment markets, revenue streams and opportunities for expansion.

Progressing towards an agreed transition into the Managing Director position.

Requirements 

Commercially driven recruitment leaders who have experience of managing, growing and developing UK recruitment agency businesses.

You may currently be working as a:

• Recruitment Director
• Operations Director
• Regional Director
• Business Director
• Managing Director
• Divisional Director
• Head of Operations
• Senior Recruitment Business Leader

You will ideally have:

Significant leadership experience within a UK recruitment agency.

Maybe some experience managing multi-branch or multi-site recruitment operations.

Strong experience in temporary and contract recruitment.

A track record of increasing revenue, gross profit and operating profitability.

Experience managing recruitment consultants, branch managers and senior leadership teams.

Strong commercial, financial and P&L management skills.

Experience delivering business growth, operational improvement and organisational change.

Sector Experience – Engineering, Manufacturing & Technical Recruitment 

Engineering Recruitment ,Manufacturing Recruitment ,Automotive Recruitment ,Aerospace Recruitment ,Industrial Recruitment ,Technical Recruitment ,FMCG Recruitment ,Supply Chain & Logistics Recruitment .Engineering & Technical Staffing ,Production & Manufacturing Recruitment

Salary, Benefits & Career Opportunity

£80,000+ basic salary.

Executive performance-related bonus.

Potential long-term incentive package.

Possible relocation support .

Genuine succession plan into a Managing Director position.

Direct access to the Board and business owners.

Interested in a Recruitment Director / Managing Director Opportunity?

This is an exciting opportunity for a recruitment leader looking to take the next step in their career and progress towards Managing Director level.

If you are currently a Recruitment Director, Operations Director, Regional Director, Business Director or Managing Director with experience in temporary recruitment, industrial recruitment, engineering or manufacturing recruitment, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.

For further information, apply today or contact Michelle Waterworth Recruitment directly and in confidence by email or linked in 

Not Sure If You Meet Every Requirement?

We are always interested in speaking with experienced recruitment professionals who are considering their next career move. Please connect with Michelle Waterworth on linked in 

If your experience does not match every requirement, we would still encourage you to connect with Michelle Waterworth on LinkedIn and follow Michelle Waterworth Recruitment for future senior recruitment leadership opportunities and market insights.

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