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