Manager/Senior Manager – HR - Perm - London
£40,000 + (depending on experience)
We are recruiting a Senior Manager to lead our high performing People & Strategic Talent desk. This is a warm, relationship driven, high value desk that generated £200k+ last year, with strong PSL access, established client relationships, and a proven track record of strategic hiring across HR, People, Finance and Professional Services.
You will manage a team of three permanent recruiters, work closely with our strong temp counterpart, and partner with an enviable client portfolio including Vanguard, M&K, Magic Circle law firms, US investment banks, CBRE and Lockton. All roles are exclusive, with opportunities driven through ongoing strategic relationships, PSLs, and internal collaboration.
This is a hands-on leadership role with significant room for growth and high earning potential.
Responsibilities
* Lead, coach and develop a team of three permanent consultants
* Create a high-performance culture focused on quality, delivery and long-term relationships
* Collaborate strongly with internal stakeholders and the temp counterpart
* Client & Relationship Management
* Own and grow relationships across FTSE 500s, global firms and scaling SMEs
* Build on existing PSLs, exclusive agreements, and retained partnerships
* Host and attend industry events
* Drive performance of a proven desk generating £200k+
* Fill senior and strategic roles (e.g., CPO, HR leadership, finance and professional roles)
* Maintain an average placement fee of £27k
* Leverage relationships to secure downstream and additional hiring demand
What You’ll Need to Succeed
* Proven experience as an FS or HR recruiter
* People management experience - leading and developing a team
* A relationship led approach to sales and client engagement
* Confidence managing longer, consultative sales cycles
* Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and shape hiring strategy
* A mindset that recognises and believes in the opportunity of a high-potential desk
* Strong collaboration skills — this environment is not siloed or midmarket in style
What You’ll Get in Return
* A warm, established desk with: £200k+ previous year billings with exclusive roles
* A fantastic client set across FS, professional services, insurance and commercial sectors
* High-quality relationships with brilliant brands and people
* A strong temp partner and an already performing team
Opportunity to grow and scale a desk with significant headroom