At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the growth of our US contract division through proactive business development and recruitment.
- Company: Join Zenovo, a specialist recruitment business with a focus on Embedded Systems and Electronics.
- Benefits: Enjoy remote flexibility, excellent commission, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Collaborate monthly in-office and connect with a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic market while building your own successful recruitment desk.
- Qualifications: Experience in 360 recruitment and strong business development skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: 99% Remote, UK. Office attendance: Monthly in-office work days in Bristol or Manchester.
Market: US Contract – Embedded, Electronics.
Focus: 360 recruitment and business development, Contractor Book growth.
Type: Permanent, Full-Time.
Working Pattern: East Coast time zone (GMT-5 hrs). Example 12pm till 9pm.
Package: £30k to £50k base plus uncapped commission (expect to double your base).
About Zenovo
Zenovo is a specialist recruitment business connecting experts across Embedded Systems, Electronics, IoT and Software Engineering. We work with start-ups, SMEs and large corporates across the UK, Europe and the US, providing specialist recruitment solutions across both contract and permanent hiring. Our reputation has been built on industry knowledge, strong relationships and delivering a genuinely consultative service to both clients and candidates. Our values are simple: Energy. Credibility. Integrity.
The Role
Build and own a high-value US contract desk: win clients, qualify opportunities, place contractors and grow accounts. You'll have the autonomy that comes with being remotely based (in the UK), together with the responsibility to build your own US market, create relationships and deliver results. You will also attend monthly in-office work days to collaborate, share market insight and maintain strong team alignment.
Key Responsibilities
- New Business Development
Spearhead growth of the US contract division. Win new clients through focused outbound BD. Build relationships with technical hiring leaders. Own the full 360 process—from prospecting to placement and account growth. Turn new wins into repeat, multi-hire accounts.
- Qualifying Client Opportunities
Qualify the technical need, budget, rate, timescale and decision process. Identify genuine, deliverable and commercially worthwhile opportunities. Challenge briefs intelligently using current market insight.
- Pipeline & Opportunity Management
Build and manage a quality contract pipeline. Use conversations and market intelligence to create opportunities early. Keep the CRM accurate, prioritise effectively and forecast your numbers.
- Market Mapping
Map target US companies, decision-makers and specialist talent. Track hiring trends, investment and competitor activity. Turn market knowledge into credible client and candidate conversations.
- Contractor Management
Support contractors throughout assignments. Manage communication, extensions, redeployment and issues proactively. Build a contractor network that drives long-term commercial value.
Market Experience
Embedded/Electronics experience is a bonus, not essential. We also welcome strong STEM, Engineering or Technical recruiters who can learn a specialist market quickly.
Why Consider Us?
- Excellent commission — among the best in the industry.
- Remote flexibility with real connection — work from home, but with regular collaboration and monthly office days.
- Best-in-class tools to help you perform.
- Ongoing development through training, coaching and mentoring from Directors, Principals and external specialists.
- Clear progression to become a market leader and be highly rewarded.
- Leadership opportunity to build and lead a team around your market.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced 360 recruiter with a strong business-development mindset, not necessarily someone from one specific technical niche. Proven 360 recruitment and new-business development. Strong qualification, negotiation and account-growth skills. Confident contractor sourcing and management. Commercial, resilient, organised and accountable. Credible with technical clients and keen to keep learning.
Remote Working
This role is remotely based in the UK, giving you the flexibility to develop the US market from home while remaining closely connected to the wider Zenovo team. You will manage your own day, maintain strong activity and stay closely connected with colleagues, clients and contractors. Work independently with discipline and pace. Communicate clearly across a remote, international market. Own your pipeline, activity and results. You must be comfortable attending monthly in-office work days in the UK and working hours that support meaningful engagement with US clients and candidates.
The Person
Commercial, curious and relationship-led. Confident asking difficult questions and challenging briefs. Ambitious without ego; coachable and accountable. Motivated to build a market, reputation and scalable desk.
What Success Looks Like
A strong pipeline of qualified job opportunities. New accounts converted into repeat business. Quality placements and a growing contractor network. A reputation as a credible technical-market specialist.
The Bottom Line
Ready to spearhead a US contract market, win business and build a profitable desk? We want to hear from you.
Senior Recruitment Consultant in Southampton employer: ZENOVO
Zenovo is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Bristol City Centre, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and technical leadership within the Automotive/Medical Verification team. Our commitment to rigorous safety standards and a supportive culture ensures that our employees are empowered to excel in their roles while enjoying competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.
