Associate Rexruitment Director Future Director/MD | Multi-Sector Recruitment | (Hybrid) Salary: £70,000 £90,000 Bonus Equity Potential Location: East Midlands ,Nottinghamshire (Hybrid Working) Are you a Business Manager ready for your next step, or a senior leader from a smaller recruitment company looking for a bigger platform and strategic influence? Were hiring an Associate Director to help scale a thriving, multi-sector recruitment business with a defined path to Director and ultimately Managing Director. This Associate Recruitment Director role requires proven experience in managing and leading a team of recruiters, alongside previous strong billing and commercial capabilities. Company An ambitious, fast-growing recruitment company based in the East Midlands with a strong loyal client based throughout the UK operating across Construction, Technical, FMCG, Tech, and Corporate sectors. Led by a hands-on, entrepreneurial CEO with a track record of building high-performing teams, now entering an exciting growth phase and looking for a leader/Associate Director who wants to be part of building something big. Role Youll work closely with the CEO and leadership team to expand the market presence, grow high-performing teams, and drive commercial performance. Whether your expertise is in Construction, Technical, FMCG, Technology, or Corporate recruitment, youll play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business. This opportunity is ideal for: A Recruitment Business Manager seeking their next step into a board-facing role A Senior Leader from a smaller recruitment company who wants more influence, investment, and scope An Associate Recruitment Director who is looking for fast track career development and a ready made role A strategic, team-oriented leader whos ready for Director-level responsibility in 1218 months Responsibilities: Hire ,lead and grow recruitment teams in one or more of the core verticals Deliver strong billing performance while supporting consultants to achieve targets Collaborate with the CEO on commercial strategy, expansion, and operational scale Drive new business growth and deepen key client relationships Develop internal talent and build succession within your team Contribute to shaping a scalable, high-performance culture Experience: Essential: Experienced managing and leading a team of recruiters Proven recruitment background with strong billing history Ideally some sector expertise in Construction, Technical, FMCG, Tech, or Corporate recruitment Commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial approach Strong leadership, coaching, and development capabilities Strategic mindset with ambition to progress to Director/MD level Benefits : Clear path to Recruitment Director and MD within a fast-growth business Direct involvement in company strategy and decision-making Equity or profit-share potential as the business scales A seat at the table alongside a driven, visionary CEO A vibrant, collaborative, high-performance culture Flexibility, autonomy, and real investment in your career journey This Associate Recruitment Director is suitable for all levels of recruiters with some previous management responsibilities.Sector background is not a important as ambition and drive so please do apply if you have recruitment experience outside of the core sectors specified. If youre interested in this role but your experience doesnt align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to connect with Michelle Waterworth on linked in, and follow Michelle Waterworth Recruitment as you can be kept up to date with recruitment news and other roles that maybe a more perfect fit ADZN1_UKTJ