Associate Director

Experis LTD; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership bonus

Fast-track to Directorship

Central Bristol office

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a leading recruitment firm in Bristol for an Associate Director to build and lead a specialist team. This role offers full autonomy to shape your practice, drive innovation, and develop a high-performing team. Candidates should be seasoned leaders who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to leave their mark in the recruitment sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership roles within recruitment.
• Ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Strong business acumen with a desire to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead a specialist team within Tech, Digital, Change and Transformation, Data and AI, Cyber or Cloud and Infrastructure.
• Drive strategy in collaboration with the Bristol Senior Leadership team.
• Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Business Development

Innovation

Visionary Thinking

Job description

Associate Director Build Something That's Yours

Location: Bristol City

Company: Experis (Part of ManpowerGroup)

Package: Excellent base + Leadership bonus + Fast-track to Director

This is your opportunity to break the mould.

We're not hiring just another manager. We're hiring a future Director.

At Experis Bristol, we're offering a rare opportunity to build your own practice from scratch with full autonomy, leadership visibility, and the firepower of a global brand behind you.

If you're ambitious, frustrated by red tape, and ready to lead something that truly reflects you keep reading.

What's in it for you

• Total Ownership: Shape your team, build your market, run it your way
• Directorship in Sight: Director level with an option to build and scale your own team
• Startup Vibes, Global Backing: Agility meets firepower, the best of both worlds
• Big Ideas Welcome: Pitch them, own them, deliver them. No politics. No permission required.
• Powerful Earning Potential: Excellent base salary + leadership bonus + uncapped commission
• Culture That Champions You: High-performance, low-ego, no nonsense
• Inspiring Workspace: A central Bristol office that actually makes you want to be there.

Your Mission

• Build a Practice: Create and lead a specialist team within Tech, Digital, Change and Transformation, Data and AI, Cyber or Cloud and Infrastructure. (or pitch your niche!)
• Be Hands-On: Continue to lead from the front, bringing in business and building key relationships.
• Grow People: Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team around you
• Drive Strategy: Partner closely with the Bristol Senior Leadership team to shape the office and its future
• Lead with Vision: Become a visible leader within Experis, driving innovation, collaboration, and results.

Who We're Looking For

You're already leading from the front - maybe as a Billing Manager, Senior Manager, or Associate Director. But you're ready for more:

• A builder: You love growing teams, practices, and client portfolios
• A leader: You know how to inspire, develop, and drive people forward
• A visionary: You're brimming with ideas, and you're ready to act on them
• A doer: You still enjoy the buzz of winning business and making placements
• A challenger: You question the status quo and want to make a real impact

You'll love this if you're:

• Feeling boxed in by layers of management
• Tired of seeing your ideas watered down or ignored
• Paid well, but missing purpose and progression
• Hungry to do more, lead more, be more

Let's Talk

No CV? No problem.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, get in touch directly or hit "Apply". Let's talk about what your next chapter could look like at Experis.

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