Job Advert: Account Director - Recruitment
Location: Grimsby Full-time Salary £36K - £40K + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a seasoned recruitment leader who thrives on building trusted client relationships, shaping strategy, and driving results while maintaining a human touch?We're seeking a commercially minded Account Director to lead major client accounts, develop strategic workforce solutions, and support our continued growth. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking, values-driven agency during an exciting phase of growth and expansion.
About the Role
As Account Director, you'll oversee a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring outstanding service delivery and long-term client satisfaction. You'll act as a strategic advisor, crafting bespoke recruitment strategies, identifying growth opportunities, and collaborating closely with our senior leadership team to shape the business's direction.This is a senior leadership role that combines client strategy, team leadership, business development, and operational excellence. You'll be empowered to make decisions, influence outcomes, and drive tangible impact-both for your clients and the business.
What You'll Be Doing
* Acting as the lead point of contact for high-value and strategic clients
* Designing and delivering tailored recruitment solutions
* Growing accounts through service expansion and client partnerships
* Leading and mentoring a high-performing recruitment delivery team
* Managing commercial performance and achieving revenue goals
* Advising clients on talent trends, employer branding, and workforce planning
* Ensuring compliance, quality, and operational efficiency
* Proven experience in recruitment account management or strategic client services
* A track record of leading key accounts and developing long-term partnerships
* Strong leadership skills and a collaborative, supportive management style
* Commercial acumen and experience managing revenue, margins, and performance
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
* A strategic mindset with the drive to innovate and improve
* Competitive salary + bonus structure
* Supportive, ambitious, and people-first culture
* Autonomy and flexibility in how you manage your accounts
* Opportunity to shape strategy and influence business growth
* Career development in a growing, values-driven organisation
* Access to resources, marketing, admin, and candidate attraction support
YouWhy Join Us?
* Private healthcare - Tailored to suit you
* Up to 30 Days' annual leave - an additional day for each year of service
* Supportive environment - admin, marketing, and candidate attraction support
* Training and progression - clear development pathways
* A brilliant team - collaborative, inclusive and genuinely fun to work with
Our Values:
We Care We Listen We're Authentic We Take Ownership We're On It #J-18808-Ljbffr