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Associate Director Future Director/MD | Multi-Sector Recruitment | (Hybrid)
Salary:£70,000 £90,000 + Bonus + Equity Potential
Location:East Midlands ,Nottinghamshire (Hybrid Working)
Are you aBusiness Manager ready for your next step, or asenior leader from a smaller recruitment companylooking for a bigger platform and strategic influence? Were hiring anAssociate Directorto help scale a thriving, multi-sector recruitment business with a defined path toDirectorand ultimatelyManaging Director.
This Associate Director rolerequires 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 acrossConstruction, Technical, FMCG, Tech, and Corporatesectors. 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 inConstruction, Technical, FMCG, Technology, orCorporate recruitment, youll play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business.
This opportunity is ideal for:
- ARecruitment Business Managerseeking their next step into a board-facing role
- ASenior Leader from a smaller recruitment companywho wants more influence, investment, and scope
- An Associate 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 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
ThisAssociate Directoris suitable for all levels of recruiters with some previous managementresponsibilities.Sectorbackground 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
