Head of Retail Recruitment

Are you an expert in Retail Recruitment and wondering what the next step in your career could be? Do you want to take ownership of your own recruitment division and lead a team of expert recruitment consultants? We are delighted to announce a fantastic career opportunity at KPI Recruiting for the position of Head of Retail Recruitment. If you are a dynamic and experienced recruitment professional with a passion for leading successful teams, this could be the perfect role for you.

KPI Recruiting is a rapidly growing recruitment agency that prides itself on delivering exceptional recruitment to our clients. With a focus on quality, innovation, and client satisfaction, we have become a trusted partner in the recruitment industry. We have branches based in Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Wigan, Warrington, Sutton, Glasgow, Wakefield and Manchester - therefore we are open to conversations with experienced individuals who are within a commutable distance to any of our offices.

What does the role involve?

• Acting as a role model leader, demonstrating inspirational leadership
• Build and lead the team of recruitment consultants, with a hands‑on approach to recruitment
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent in your market.
• Generate new business relationships
• Oversee the end‑to‑end recruitment process, ensuring the identification and placement of high‑calibre retail candidates.
• Build strong and effective relationships with existing clients and new business clients
• Ensure compliance and audits are managed effectively
• Drive sales and run monthly incentives throughout with the teams
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and in‑depth expertise of the external recruitment market and associated competitive organisations, providing insights and guidance as necessary to clients and internal teams
• Monitor the quality of all candidates and ensure that the adverts and interviews during the recruitment process are aiming to raise the bar of candidate quality.
• Offer training and support to less experienced employees to share best practices and ensure that a collaborative and consistent approach is adopted across all KPI Recruiting divisions.
• Contribute to the development and establishment of KPI Recruiting online brand. Supporting all social media channels and activities.

What we would like to see from you?

• Full driving license is required.
• Proven experience in Retail recruitment, with a track record of successful placements and lead generation.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of the Retail industry and talent landscape.
• Results‑oriented mindset with a focus on achieving and surpassing targets.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies.

Why work for KPI Recruiting?

• Routes for progression and opportunities to transition into other internal positions if this is what you would like!
• Friendly and welcoming team environment
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday, and one day off for your birthday!
• Pension scheme
• Team outings and events
• Refer a friend scheme opportunities to work with your friends and earn extra cash!