Associate Director

Experis UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 at

Career progression with global roles

Private medical cover

Gym membership

Pension with service-based increases

24 days’ annual leave, rising to 27

Birthday day off

Sick leave and buy/sell holidays

Job summary

Experis UK in Bristol is seeking an experienced recruiter who operates at the intersection of sales, strategy and delivery. You will own strategic accounts, lead complex workforce engagements and partner with clients on long-term talent strategy.

You’ll work with defence primes and specialist consultancies to deliver top talent for high-impact programmes, while shaping a niche embedded software market. This role offers hybrid work and clear opportunities to grow.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow strategic, high value client accounts
• Build relationships at senior and executive level
• Lead complex hiring programmes and solutions engagements
• Identify and convert long term growth opportunities
• Act as a trusted advisor on talent strategy and market insight
• Drive revenue through a blend of consulting and delivery
• Influence internal teams to align capability to client needs

Job description

Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days at home)

Competitive base + uncapped commission

Own the strategy. Shape key accounts. Deliver at scale.

This is a role for experienced professionals operating at the intersection of sales, strategy and delivery.

You will own strategic accounts, lead complex workforce engagements and partner with clients on long term talent strategy, supported by Experis’ global solutions platform.

Your market:

We’re looking for a recruiter with a strong track record in the Embedded Software market to join our Defence practice. You’ll work closely with defence primes, high-growth scale-ups and specialist consultancies, using your market knowledge and network to deliver talent into complex, high-impact programmes.

This is a chance to own a niche, high-value vertical and make it your own. You’ll be confident with senior stakeholders, sharp in a competitive market, and genuinely engaged with the embedded landscape. In return, you’ll join a team that values expertise, rewards performance and gives you the platform to build real impact.

Why Experis?

We provide integrated workforce solutions through Academy, Project Solutions, Managed Services and global delivery capability, enabling executive level conversations and long-term value creation.

Our specialist focus

Cyber Security | Cloud & Infrastructure | Enterprise Applications | Digital Transformation (including Business Change & Transformation, Data & AI)

These are the markets where you will drive growth and strategic impact.

What you’ll be doing

• Own and grow strategic, high value client accounts
• Build relationships at senior and executive level
• Lead complex hiring programmes and solutions engagements
• Identify and convert long term growth opportunities
• Act as a trusted advisor on talent strategy and market insight
• Drive revenue through a blend of consulting and delivery
• Influence internal teams to align capability to client needs

What we offer

• Uncapped commission designed to reward high-performance
• Clear progression with structured pathways and global opportunities
• Real autonomy to shape your market, strategy and growth
• Serious tools and capability, including global delivery, SMEs and market insight
• Hybrid working (four days in the office and one from home)
• Incentives and recognition, including trips, high achiever lunch clubs, perks and early finishes
• Flexible benefits, including private medical cover and gym membership
• Competitive pension with contributions increasing through length of service
• 24 days’ annual leave, rising to 27 with service, plus your birthday off
• Option to purchase up to five additional days’ holiday
• Save As You Earn share scheme and access to employee discounts

Why this role is different

You are not just delivering roles.

You are shaping client strategy and long-term value.

Underpinning everything we do is our commitment to building inclusive and equitable workplaces. Diverse teams think better, solve problem s faster and deliver stronger outcomes.

You’ll be part of a culture that actively challenges bias, opens doors for underrepresented talent, and ensures every voice is heard and valued.

We invest in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through inclusive leadership, training, employee networks, and equitable career pathways.

We’re looking for people who value inclusion, fairness and building high‑performing teams where everyone can succeed.