Recruitment Sales Director – Utilities Division Location: Aylesbury Head Office (4 days) | Remote (1 day)
Package: £85,000 – £100,000 + Car/Car Allowance | Private Healthcare | Enhanced Pension | Quarterly Bonus
Orion Electrotech is a trusted recruitment partner to the UK’s Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction and Utilities sectors. For over 25 years, we’ve delivered strategic talent solutions that drive long-term performance for our clients.
We are now seeking an accomplished Recruitment Sales Director to lead and scale our Utilities Division—a high-growth area poised for expansion across Gas, Water, and Energy sectors.
This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of a growing business unit. You’ll build upon our established presence within the Gas sector while driving strategic expansion into new markets. Your focus will be on delivering commercial growth, elevating client value, and developing a specialist proposition that positions Orion as the talent partner of choice across the UK Utilities sector.
Achieve a deep understanding of the current business model, client base, commercial performance, bench risk profiles, and growth opportunities
• Identify new revenue opportunities through strategic market analysis
• Develop and execute a hiring plan for sales and delivery that supports business growth objectives
• Collaborate with the Board on divisional strategies and long-term growth initiatives
Proven experience at Director/Senior level within a recruitment agency business
In-depth knowledge of the UK Utilities market, ideally spanning Gas, Water, and Renewables
A commercial mindset and a strong track record of scaling business operations
Inspirational leadership skills with experience building and developing high-performing teams
Gravitas, commercial credibility, and confidence in engaging senior stakeholders
Senior leadership package with base salary and performance-related commission
Car allowance or company car
Private healthcare and enhanced pension scheme
Please apply for this opportunity if you have relevant experience gained in a recruitment agency setting, working in senior leadership or a director level role. Your prime focus needs to have been developing and growing the sales function along with an aptitude for strong people management.
If you’re ready to lead a strategically important division and shape the future of Utilities recruitment in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV or contact Lynne Moss, Group Talent Director, for a confidential conversation.