About the job Recruitment Director - Contract
We are seeking a Recruitment Director to lead and scale our Contract Recruitment Division. This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of strategy, growth, and delivery across high-demand mission critical sectors.
The Role
Lead the contract recruitment business, with responsibility for P&L, strategy, and team leadership.
Drive client development, managing key accounts while expanding into new mission critical markets.
Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of recruiters, with a focus on delivery excellence and commercial growth.
Own and deliver against revenue targets, ensuring best-in-class service for clients and contractors.
Collaborate closely with the wider senior leadership team to shape business strategy and long-term growth.
About You
Were looking for someone with a proven track record of building and running successful contract recruitment businesses. Youll be a natural leader, highly commercial, and confident in high-growth technical markets.
Proven background in contract recruitment, ideally across mission critical sectors (data centres, advanced facilities, life sciences, energy, or similar).
Strong P&L and leadership experience, with the ability to grow teams and scale revenue.
Deep understanding of contract recruitment processes, compliance, and contractor management.
Entrepreneurial mindset, ambitious, and motivated by building something with real impact.
Excellent client development skills with a network in technical recruitment markets.
Whats on Offer
Leadership position with autonomy to shape and grow a division.
Competitive base salary + bonus/commission structure.
Clear path to equity/long-term wealth creation.
Support from a collaborative senior leadership team.
Modern offices in Coulsdon, South West London, with flexibility and tools to succeed.
This is an opportunity to take full ownership of a contract business in high-growth global markets. If youre a senior recruitment leader looking for your next challenge, wed love to speak with you.
How to Apply
Send your CV or reach out in confidence to [your contact details james@nextsteptalent.co.uk
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