At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead recruitment in the sports industry and build trusted relationships with key decision-makers.
- Company: Opsynta, a specialist recruitment business focused on off-field talent in professional sport.
- Benefits: Flexible role structure, opportunity for significant impact, and growth within a dynamic company.
- Other info: Join a passionate team and make a real difference in the sports industry.
- Why this job: Shape the future of sports recruitment and influence client strategies in a growing business.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in sports recruitment and strong business development skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Opsynta is growing, and I’m looking for a highly experienced recruitment professional with an established track record within the UK sports industry to play an important role in the next stage of the business. This isn’t about simply filling vacancies. I’m looking for someone who understands sport, recruitment and commercial relationships — someone who knows how to build trusted relationships with senior decision-makers and can help establish Opsynta as a leading recruitment partner to the sports industry.
About Opsynta
Opsynta is a specialist recruitment business focused on off-field talent across professional sport. We work across areas including:
- Executive & Leadership
- Commercial & Partnerships
- Marketing & Communications
- Operations
- Finance
- Technology & Data
- Performance & Analysis
- Events & Fan Engagement
Our focus spans football, Formula 1 and motorsport, rugby, cricket, tennis, golf and the wider sports industry.
Who I'm looking for
You’ll ideally have:
- Significant experience within sports recruitment or executive search
- An established network across UK sport
- Existing relationships with clubs, teams, governing bodies, rights holders and other sporting organisations
- Experience recruiting off-field professionals from specialist and management positions through to senior leadership
- Strong business development and client relationship skills
- The confidence to engage with CEOs, Commercial Directors, HR/Talent leaders and other senior decision-makers
- A strong understanding of the challenges involved in recruiting specialist talent into sport
- An entrepreneurial mindset and genuine interest in helping build and shape a growing business
The opportunity
This is deliberately not being positioned as a conventional recruitment consultant vacancy. For the right person, I’m open to discussing the structure that makes the most sense — whether that's joining Opsynta in a senior recruitment capacity or potentially taking on a broader role as the business grows. You would have the opportunity to influence our client strategy, recruitment proposition, market development and long-term growth rather than simply inherit a desk and a billing target. If you've built a successful career within sports recruitment and feel ready for something where you can have a much greater impact, I'd particularly like to hear from you.
Interested?
If this sounds like you — or you know someone I should be speaking with — please contact me directly for a confidential conversation.
Mike Noyes-Perrin
Founder & CEO
Opsynta | Recruiting in Sport
Senior Sports Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Director in Derby employer: Opsynta | UK Sports Recruitment Agency
Opsynta is an exceptional employer for those passionate about sports recruitment, offering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. With a focus on off-field talent across various sports, employees benefit from unique growth opportunities and the chance to shape the future of the business while building trusted relationships within the industry. Located in the heart of the UK sports scene, Opsynta provides a platform for meaningful impact and professional development in a thriving environment.
Contact Details:
Opsynta | UK Sports Recruitment Agency Recruitment Team
