Job Description

Job title: Recruitment Director / Team Leader
Location: North London
Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 basic with realistic OTE of 130,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day working from home)
We are working on behalf of a specialist recruitment and consultancy provider in the telecoms infrastructure space to find an experienced and high-performing Recruitment Director / Team Leader to join their leadership team.This role is ideal for a proven 360 recruiter with at least 3 years of consistent revenue generation in either contract or permanent placements, particularly within technical, engineering, or technology-led sectors.Whether you're already leading a successful team or ready to step into a leadership role, this is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level in a business that values impact, drive, and commercial leadership.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead by example with hands-on billing and delivery across contract or perm desks
• Develop and execute a strategy to grow revenue and expand market presence in Germany
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters (or build one from the ground up)
• Drive business development activities and build relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Oversee candidate sourcing, client engagement, and successful placements
• Report on team performance and ensure targets are met or exceeded
• Support the development of junior recruiters and help build a high-performing team culture

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a successful 360 recruiter
• Strong billing history with demonstrable success in permanent or contract placements
• Fluent in German and English - able to engage with candidates and clients across the DACH region
• Proven experience in technical, engineering, telecommunications, ICT, or energy sectors
• Comfortable leading from the front in a hands-on billing role
• Commercially minded with strong client development and relationship management skills
• Experience managing or mentoring recruiters is highly desirable
• A strong network and existing relationships in Germany would be highly advantageous

Skills Required