Kent (Hybrid / Flexible Working)
£60,000 – £80,000 + Bonus + Equity Potential
The Opportunity
A boutique executive search and recruitment business in Kent is seeking an experienced Recruitment Director to lead and grow its Commercial and Professional Services recruitment division.
This opportunity is ideal for a senior Commercial Recruitment Manager or experienced recruitment leader ready to step into a Recruitment Director role. The business already has an established recruitment team in place and is now looking for a hands-on leader to drive growth, improve performance, and scale the division.
The role offers genuine autonomy, strong earning potential, and the opportunity to shape a high-performing recruitment function within a respected executive search environment.
About the Business
This is a specialist boutique executive search and recruitment firm focused on Commercial and Professional Services recruitment across the UK.
The business operates within retained and exclusive recruitment and search, working with a strong portfolio of established and growing clients. With a solid foundation already in place, the focus is now on expanding the commercial recruitment function and developing a high-performing team.
The culture is professional, performance-driven, and supportive, with a strong emphasis on quality recruitment delivery, training, and long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
The Recruitment Director will lead and grow the Commercial and Professional Services recruitment division, taking full ownership of recruitment P&L, revenue growth, and profitability. They will manage, develop, and mentor an existing team of recruitment consultants while also supporting the training and onboarding of new consultants and trainees.
The role involves driving retained and exclusive recruitment assignments across commercial markets and building strong client relationships within Professional Services and Commercial sectors. The Recruitment Director will also develop and execute the recruitment growth strategy for the division, support business development and key account management activity, and maintain a hands-on approach to recruitment delivery where required. A key part of the role will be building a high-performance recruitment culture focused on results, accountability, and progression.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Commercial Recruitment or Professional Services Recruitment and will have operated at Senior Recruitment Manager, Team Leader, or senior billing level. A strong track record in business development and client management is essential, along with experience managing, mentoring, or developing recruitment consultants.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong commercial mindset with a clear understanding of recruitment KPIs and performance, as well as the ability to operate in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Ambition to progress into a senior Recruitment Director role is essential.
Desirable Experience
Experience within commercial recruitment, business services, or professional services sectors would be highly beneficial, along with exposure to retained or executive search recruitment models. Experience scaling recruitment teams or developing trainee consultants would also be advantageous, particularly within boutique or high-growth recruitment agencies.
What’s on Offer
This Recruitment Director role offers a base salary of £60,000 – £80,000 plus uncapped bonus potential, along with equity or profit-share opportunities for the right candidate. The business already has an established recruitment team in place and provides full support for training, team development, and scaling the division.
The position offers a hybrid working model based in Kent with flexibility, as well as clear long-term career progression and a genuine leadership opportunity within a high-performance, professional recruitment environment.
Apply Now
Experienced Commercial Recruitment Managers, Senior Recruitment Consultants, and recruitment leaders are encouraged to apply.
If your experience does not perfectly match every requirement, you are still encouraged to connect with Michelle Waterworth on LinkedIn and follow Michelle Waterworth Recruitment for updates on similar opportunities and future recruitment leadership roles.For other recruitment roles check out michellewaterworth .com
Salary description
£60000.00 - £80000.00 per year