Recruitment Manager (contracts) | Relocating to Singapore

Recruitment Team Manager (Contracts business) – Singapore BaseMonthly Base Pay: competitive, plus uncapped commission and team override (billing and non billing opportunities available DOE)Location: Raffles Place CBD (Asia\’s #1 city for expat families*)Work Model: 4 days in-office (with early finishes at 3 PM on Fridays)Advance your career with Spencer OgdenSpencer Ogden is a global recruitment consultancy specialising in the natural resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors. We prioritise professional development, employee well-being, and sustainable impact. Our Contract Desks are all in hot markets focussing on placing White Collar Freelancers across Power, Renewables, Infrastructure and Sustainability.We are seeking an experienced Team (Senior) Manager to lead our contracting recruitment team in Singapore. This role is suited to a motivated leader with a strong contract (placing white collar technical freelancers or contractors) recruitment background and a passion for team development and business growth.Why Singapore?Singapore is a global hub for energy, infrastructure, and renewables talent, offering an exceptional quality of life, career growth, and international exposure.Recently crowned the 5th Best City Worldwide (2025 Global Liveability Index), Singapore offers:For Your Career:42% YoY growth in professional contract staffing (Singapore Staffing Association 2024)Highest fee margins in APAC (28% average on contract placements – Morgan McKinley Market Insights)#1 in APAC for recruitment tech adoption (Bullhorn 2024 Global Trends)0% capital gains tax with highly competitive personal income tax ratesFor Your Family:#1 globally in PISA education rankings (Math/Science) – OECD 202497% enrolment rate in world-class international schools (Singapore MOE)87% expat satisfaction with schooling options (HSBC Expat Explorer)For Your Lifestyle:1st in Asia for healthcare quality (Bloomberg Global Health Index 2025)92% public safety score (highest globally – Numbeo 2024) and political stability (1st in Global Peace Index)15-minute average commute to CBD offices (CBRE Global Cities Report)Best airport in the world (Changi Airport) with direct global connectivityEnglish as primary business languageNon-Negotiable Requirements:✓ Minimum 5 years\’ contract recruitment experience (agency environment only – no in-house/TA candidates)✓ Minimum 2 years\’ direct people management (team leadership with P&L accountability)✓ Proven 360 business development track record in professional services recruitmentThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:Sector experience in Power, Renewables, Infrastructure or Sustainability (advantageous but not essential if you come from a Technical/White Collar sector)Exceptional client-facing skills with experience in building out footprints within Key Accounts/Multinational ClientsDemonstrated ability to scale teams while maintaining gross margin integrity-we are looking for a people leader who can demonstrating progression with in their teams.Professional business fluency in English (additional Asian languages beneficial)Why Top Performers Choose Us:Industry-leading commission structure (no threshold, no caps) with team overridesAccelerated leadership pathwayComprehensive In-Region support functionsSingapore relocation package (visa sponsorship, settling-in allowance)Global MSAs in place with some of the largest players in regionApplication Process:Preliminary screening with Global Head of Talent/APAC Talent BPComplete our Assessment Protocol and find out more about yourself and how you fit into our BusinessInterview with Head of Key Account-APACBusiness case presentation to Regional LeadershipNote: Only candidates meeting the non-negotiable requirements will be considered.Spencer Ogden Pte Ltd | Licence No: 13C6321