We are looking to hire a senior, hands-on contract recruitment specialist with deep experience delivering and building contract desks within highly complex, technical markets.
This role is designed for an experienced operator - someone who has built markets, won new clients from scratch, and personally delivered end-to-end contract solutions in demanding sectors such as Aerospace & Defence, Renewables, Oil & Gas, Energy, or adjacent complex engineering environments.
You will work very closely with the Head of Contract Director, alongside a highly engaged leadership team including the CEO and benefit from warm relationships, active markets, and existing senior-level credibility to accelerate growth.
There is a clear pathway to equity/shareholding for the right individual.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Desk Ownership & Delivery
* Full end-to-end ownership of a contract recruitment desk
* Personally manage client relationships, candidate delivery, onboarding, compliance, and extensions
* Remain hands-on and billable
New Business & Market Build
* Win and develop brand-new contract clients, leveraging market knowledge, networks, and credibility
* Identify and open new verticals or sub-markets aligned to business strategy
* Build long-term, repeatable contract revenue streams
Client Engagement
* Build and maintain senior-level client relationships, advising on contract workforce strategy, role design, compliance considerations, and delivery risk across complex engineering programmes.
* Manage end-to-end client relationships, including pricing, terms, renewals, and workforce planning
* Collaborate closely with leadership to align client strategy with business growth plans
* Work closely with the Head of Contract to shape and scale the contract function
* Engage directly with the CEO on strategy, growth, and future investment
* Contribute to wider business decisions and long-term direction
What We’re Looking For:
* Senior / Principal level contract recruitment background
* Proven success recruiting into complex, regulated, or engineering-led sectors such as:
* Aerospace & Defence
* Renewables
* Oil & Gas
* Demonstrated track record of new business development, not just account management
* Experience owning the full contract lifecycle (client win → delivery → extension / growth)
Personal Attributes
* Highly hands-on, delivery-focused, and commercially sharp
* Entrepreneurial mindset - comfortable building something rather than inheriting it
* Resilient, credible, and able to open doors in competitive markets
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