Associate Recruitment Director in Nottingham

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 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 Recruitment 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 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

ThisAssociate Recruitment 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