Associate Director

Macdonald & Company; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in real estate recruitment is seeking a Head of HR specializing in Employee Relations and Change Management. This senior role requires a proven track record in recruitment, ideally with experience influencing C-suite executives. Successful candidates will enjoy flexible working, uncapped commission, and global leadership opportunities.

Benefits

Uncapped commission up to 50% NFI

Flexible working

Professional development grants

Active mentoring

Regular incentives

Gym allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in recruitment with a strong track record.
• Proven success winning and delivering on complex assignments.
• Gravitas and comfort influencing C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional net fee income and build a respected personal brand.
• Lead senior-level assignments and own the client relationship.
• Develop market insights and win exclusive, retained business.

Skills

Communication

Consultative Selling

Resilience

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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Head of HR specializing in Employee Relations and Change Management

Macdonald & Company is the global leader in real estate recruitment, with 30 years of industry dominance and an entrepreneurial spirit that rewards talent, not time served.

As an Associate Director, you’ll operate at a senior level, securing exclusive mandates, influencing hiring decisions at the top table, and becoming a go-to name in your market. We’re after people who bring energy, confidence, and the ability to turn expertise into results.

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional net fee income and build a visible, respected personal brand.
• Lead senior-level assignments and own the client relationship.
• Develop market insights and win exclusive, retained business.
• Build lasting relationships with the top talent in real estate.
• Navigate recruitment processes to a successful close — you’ll be both consultant and dealmaker.
• Mentor and influence future leaders — now or as part of your future career path with us.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in recruitment with a strong track record.
• Proven success winning and delivering on complex assignments.
• Gravitas, resilience and commercial acumen — you’re comfortable influencing C-suite.
• Strong communication and consultative selling skills.

What’s in It for You:

• Uncapped commission up to 50% NFI.
• Flexible working, professional development grants, and active mentoring.
• Global leadership opportunities and international exposure.
• Regular incentives: Overseas conferences and events, ski trips, city breaks, and more.
• Gym allowance, charity days, cycle to work scheme, and more.

We’re an inclusive, values-led employer - we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone.

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Sound interesting? Whether you’re ready to take the next step or just want to hear what’s possible, we’d love to talk. Reach out now — before we hit the runway!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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