Recruitment Manager in Guildford

Contract Recruitment Manager – Technology

Location: Guildford (Hybrid working available)

Salary: Highly competitive base + uncapped override & commission + Share Scheme

Type: Permanent | Leadership | Equity Opportunity

Company Overview

We are a newly launched, high-growth recruitment agency with a clear mission: to build scalable, specialist contract recruitment teams led by proven market leaders. This is a rare opportunity to join at inception and take genuine ownership of a Technology Contract division.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Contract Technology Recruitment Manager with a proven track record of:

• Billing personally in contract
• Winning new business consistently
• Building, leading, and scaling successful contract teams

You will be responsible for launching and growing the Technology Contract Division, covering areas such as:

Software | Cloud | DevOps | Data | Cyber | Infrastructure | Digital Transformation

This is a true player-manager role with full P&L influence and long-term equity potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing team of contract tech recruiters
• Drive consistent new business acquisition across technology markets
• Lead by example with personal billings
• Design and execute the strategy for the Tech Contract division
• Recruit, train, and develop consultants into high billers
• Oversee contractor compliance, IR35, payroll, and audit processes
• Build PSL/MSP relationships and enterprise accounts
• Forecast revenue, manage KPIs, and drive performance
• Play a key role in shaping overall company culture and growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years in contract technology recruitment
• Proven history of building and leading contract recruitment teams
• Strong personal billing track record
• Demonstrable success in new client acquisition
• Deep understanding of IR35, umbrella, PAYE, and compliance
• Experience with scaling teams and managing performance

What’s On Offer

• Highly competitive base salary
• Uncapped personal commission + team override
• Equity / share scheme option
• Full autonomy to build your division your way