Head of Construction (Recruitment)
Location: Leicestershire, LE19
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Company Overview
Established in 2008, Regional Recruitment has built an award-winning reputation for delivering exceptional recruitment services across a range of sectors. As we continue through an exciting period of growth, we are expanding our Industrial, Engineering, Construction, and Professional Services divisions.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and driven Recruitment Manager to lead and develop our growing Construction division. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated recruitment professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, driving business growth, managing a team, and delivering high-quality recruitment solutions across temporary, permanent, and contract vacancies within the construction sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the Construction recruitment team
- Take full budget and performance responsibility for the Construction division
- Manage the full 360 recruitment process, from client brief through to placement
- Develop new business opportunities while growing existing client accounts
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates
- Advertise vacancies and source candidates through a variety of channels
- Interview, screen, and qualify candidates
- Manage offers, negotiations, and successful placements
- Conduct client meetings and site visits as required
- Consistently work towards and exceed sales and recruitment targets
What's on Offer
- Highly competitive basic salary
- Freedom to shape and grow your own division and team
- Uncapped bonus structure
- Free onsite parking
- Company pension scheme
- Structured training and ongoing professional development
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Regular team socials and company events
- Dedicated Marketing and PR support
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Early finish every Friday (12:30pm)
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous recruitment experience with a proven track record of success within the construction sector
- Management experience, or be a Senior Recruitment Consultant ready to take the next step into leadership
- A full UK driving licence
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong business development and client management abilities
- A sales-driven, target-focused mindset
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- A positive, professional, and proactive approach
