Associate Director - Public Sector Recruitment

Talent Lift; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm in London is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead their public sector recruitment unit. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in public sector recruitment and a strong ability to lead teams. This position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 plus bonuses and significant opportunities for career progression across the UK.

Benefits

Excellent bonus structure

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector recruitment.
• Experience in a recruitment agency is essential.
• Ability to lead and grow a business unit.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the growth of a key business unit.
• Manage recruitment processes and strategies.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the team.

Skills

Public sector recruitment expertise

Leadership

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

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22nd September, 2025

Associate Director - Public Sector Recruitment
£70,000 + excellent bonus
London

If you're an experienced professional in public sector recruitment, then talk to us today: This is an opportunity to join one of the freshest and brightest recruitment firms in the business right now. Their culture is spot-on. With the highest levels of integrity, quality and professionalism.

We’re looking for a public sector recruitment expert to take up a 'player manager' role. You'll be spearheading the growth of a key business unit, with plenty of financial support and investment available for growth.

This position is based in London, but you'll have a UK-wide remit in this pivotal and influential role. A strong financial package is available, with significant opportunities for future career progression. Contact us today for more information. A full brief will be shared with serious applicants, with the right experience.

Please kindly note that recruitment agency experience is essential for this position.

About Talent Lift

Talent Lift are senior level recruitment specialists. Recruiting for leadership roles for Global Staffing, Executive Search and Consulting firms. We also work with a range of investors and their portfolio companies.

We provide recruitment and human capital advisory services for:

• Staffing and Executive Search Firms
• Management Consultancies and Human Capital Consulting Firms
• Early-stage / fast-growth investor backed businesses

Roles we recruit for

• Board level / leadership roles
• Director and manager positions

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