Recruitment Director

Recruitment Director –Construction & Engineering Recruitment

Location: East Midlands / South Yorkshire – Ideally within one hour's commute of Nottinghamshire .

Salary: £80,000+ Basic Salary + Executive Bonus + Additional Benefits + Long-Term Career Opportunity.

Opportunity to join an established and highly respected recruitment business with an excellent reputation across its specialist markets, a loyal workforce and a genuinely family-oriented culture.

This appointment is for an experienced Recruitment Director to lead its next stage of growth, develop its existing operations and play a key role in shaping its future, with a genuine succession opportunity into Managing Director.

Unlike many larger, corporate recruitment organisations, this is a business that takes real pride in its people, its reputation and the relationships it has developed over many years.

It offers a supportive, inclusive and friendly working environment where employees are valued, loyalty is recognised and people work together as one team.

The Role – Recruitment Director / Operations Director

Reporting directly to the business owners and Board, you will take responsibility for the commercial performance, operational management and continued development of the recruitment business.

You will lead and develop existing recruitment teams across construction, engineering, technical and specialist recruitment markets, covering both blue-collar and white-collar recruitment.

Developing and delivering the overall recruitment business growth strategy.

Leading temporary, contract and permanent recruitment operations.

Growing construction, civil engineering, engineering and technical recruitment markets.

Driving revenue, gross profit, profitability and overall commercial performance.

Developing existing client relationships and securing new business opportunities.

Developing relationships with construction contractors, housebuilders, developers, engineering companies and industrial clients.

Improving recruitment consultant performance, productivity, fill rates and client delivery.

Leading and developing Recruitment Managers and senior recruitment consultants.

Managing budgets, financial performance and overall P&L.

Identifying new markets, sectors and opportunities for business expansion.

Building a positive, inclusive and performance-driven working environment.

Working closely with the business owners on future strategy, investment and growth plans.

Developing the leadership team and preparing for future succession into Managing Director.

The Ideal Candidate – Recruitment Agency Leadership

An established recruitment professional with a strong background in the UK recruitment agency sector with roots in the Midlands or Yorkshire area

This opportunity could suit someone currently working as a Recruitment Director, Operations Director, Regional Director, Business Director, Divisional Director or Managing Director.

It may also appeal to an experienced Senior Recruitment Manager or Head of Operations who is ready to take the next step into a Director-level position.

You will ideally have:

A proven track record within a UK recruitment agency.

Experience managing and growing temporary, contract and permanent recruitment divisions.

A strong understanding of construction, engineering, industrial or technical recruitment.

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

The ability to develop existing client accounts and win new business.

Experience improving recruitment operations, productivity and business performance.

Strong leadership and people management skills.

A genuine interest in developing people, maintaining client relationships and protecting the reputation of an established recruitment business.

Multi-branch or multi-site management experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Most importantly, someone who combines commercial ability with strong people skills and understands that successful recruitment businesses are built around good people and long-term relationships.

Sector Experience

Experience within one or more of the following recruitment sectors would be particularly relevant.

Construction and Civil Engineering Recruitment, including building and construction, infrastructure, groundworks, utilities, housebuilding, residential development, commercial construction, rail and highways.

Blue-Collar, Trades and Labour Recruitment, including electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, mechanical fitters, welders, fabricators, groundworkers, plant operators, construction operatives and skilled trades.

Engineering and White-Collar Recruitment, including mechanical and electrical engineering, design engineering, project engineering, quantity surveying, estimating, commercial management, site management, contracts management and technical recruitment.

Candidates with experience across both blue-collar and white-collar recruitment markets will be of particular interest.

Experience within temporary, permanent and contract recruitment is desirable.

Why Join ?

This is where the opportunity really stands out.

The business has developed an excellent reputation within its specialist recruitment markets and takes considerable pride in the people who have helped build it.

It is a company that genuinely values loyalty, commitment and long-term relationships.

The culture is family-friendly, supportive and inclusive, with an emphasis on treating employees properly, recognising their contribution and creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work.

You will be joining an established business with loyal employees, strong client relationships and a reputation worth protecting.

Rather than being another corporate appointment, this is an opportunity to work closely with the owners, influence business decisions and help shape the future direction of the organisation.

For the right individual, there is a genuine succession opportunity into Managing Director, offering long-term career development and the chance to take the business forward.

Package

to £80,000+ depending on experience

Executive performance-related bonus.

Potential long-term incentive opportunities.

Genuine succession opportunity into Managing Director.

Direct access to the business owners and Board.

Supportive, family-friendly and inclusive working environment.

Potential relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Interested in a Recruitment Director Opportunity?

If you are an experienced Recruitment Director, Operations Director, Regional Director or Managing Director looking for a new challenge within construction, engineering or technical 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 via email or LinkedIn.

Not Sure If You Meet Every Requirement?

We are always interested in speaking with experienced recruitment professionals who are considering their next career move.

If your experience does not match every requirement, we would still welcome a confidential conversation.

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