Senior Sales & Operations Director – Temp & Perm Staffing Location: Manchester Reports To: Managing Director / CEO Salary: £65,000 – £95,000 Bonuses Benefits Sector: Recruitment – Industrial, Construction, Engineering (Temp & Perm) About the Company A high-growth recruitment agency specialising in temporary and permanent placements across the industrial, construction, and engineering sectors. With a reputation for operational excellence and client-centric delivery, the business is seeking a dynamic Senior Sales & Operations Director to lead from the front and drive the next phase of strategic growth. Role Overview The Senior Sales & Operations Director will be responsible for the commercial and operational performance of the agency across both temp and perm recruitment services. This role demands a strong leader who can manage senior teams, scale sales functions, enhance operational processes, and consistently deliver results for clients and candidates. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and mentor senior/divisional recruitment managers across multiple teams and specialisms. Define and implement commercial and operational strategies aligned with long-term business goals. Provide board-level input and contribute to organisational planning and decision-making. Sales & Business Development Drive revenue growth across both temporary and permanent staffing divisions. Secure, retain, and grow high-value client accounts through strategic partnerships. Promote a culture of new business development and cross-selling across service lines. Monitor performance metrics to ensure consistent achievement of sales targets. Operational Excellence Oversee the full recruitment cycle, ensuring high fulfilment rates and regulatory compliance. Optimise operational systems and workflows to support scalability. Ensure consistent delivery standards and adherence to client SLAs. Talent & Team Development Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement. Lead succession planning and build strong leadership pipelines. Support recruitment, development, and retention of top-tier internal talent. Candidate Profile Proven leadership experience within the temporary and permanent recruitment industry, ideally in industrial, construction, or engineering sectors. Track record of managing senior teams and growing multi-site or multi-division operations. Strong commercial acumen with a results-driven approach to business growth. Deep knowledge of labour market dynamics, compliance, and staffing delivery. Excellent communicator with a hands-on, inspiring leadership style. What’s on Offer Competitive base salary: £65,000 – £95,000 (depending on experience) High-performing bonus structure linked to commercial performance Executive-level benefits package Direct influence at board level An opportunity to shape, scale, and lead within a high-growth recruitment business A collaborative and ambitious working culture built for success