Associate Director - Recruitment in London

Overview

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Recruitment Associate Director – Technology – London – £70-90k Base

Please note we have already received a high number of applications; if you see yourself as a suitable candidate, please apply as requested. The role focuses on retained searches and expanding with new business.

What’s the Role?

• Focus on working with venture capital, private equity, and growth equity clients, alongside corporate tech clients.
• Deliver searches from mid-level to senior roles, typically Heads of, VPs, and leadership roles across Tech, Engineering, and Data.
• Mix of retained search and project-based work, with average fees ranging between £30k and £60k.
• Build and expand client relationships, focusing on new business in tech, data, and engineering sectors.

Why Join?

• Opportunity for Growth: Build out and shape the tech and data desk within a fast-growing business.
• Proven Market: Strong existing client base and track record, with room for growth and new client acquisition.
• Great Earning Potential: Expect to bill £350k+ annually, with commissions up to 38%.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid model—2 days in the office (Covent Garden) and 3 days remote.
• Supportive Team: Collaborative culture with experienced leadership and a focus on success.
• Solid Existing Team: 20 headcount in London with a further handful of international offices.

What They’re Looking For

• Experience: 5–10 years in recruitment, with a background in contingent work and ideally exposure to retained search.
• Skills: Proven ability to sell and win retained work, especially with CTOs and senior leadership.
• Mindset: Driven, proactive, capable of winning new business, expanding accounts, and delivering strong results.
• Team Player: Comfortable collaborating with researchers and delivery consultants on projects.
• Benefits: Private Pension, private healthcare, events, and marketing support.
• Career Progression: Clear growth path and opportunities to expand into leadership roles.

Role Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Consulting
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Business Consulting and Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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