Associate Director - Technology Recruitment

Applaud Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uncapped incentives

Leadership progression

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Associate Director for Technology Recruitment in London. This role involves leading a high-performing team and driving business development with venture-backed technology firms across the UK and USA. Candidates should have a strong track record in recruitment, leadership experience, and ideally knowledge of international market expansions. The position offers a competitive salary and uncapped incentives, with opportunities for leadership progression.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with experience building and scaling teams.
• Strong understanding of technology recruitment in startup environments.
• Demonstrated ability to win new business and retain clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing recruitment team.
• Build relationships with venture-backed tech companies.
• Support international expansion into the U.S. market.

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Partnership building

Revenue generation

Market representation

Education

Experience in technology recruitment

Job description

Associate Director - Technology Recruitment

About the job Associate Director - Technology Recruitment

Associate Director Technology Recruitment (UK/USA)
Salary: Negotiable to £75K basic + Benefits + Industry‑leading commission
Location: Moorgate, London

Applaud Recruitment (R2R) is seeking a high‑performing Recruitment Associate Director for a leading client based in London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high‑performing team focused on partnering with venture capital‑backed technology businesses across the UK and USA. The role suits a commercially driven peoplefocused leader who thrives in fast‑paced, innovation‑led environments and is eager to play a central role in scaling a transatlantic recruitment operation.

In addition to leading a specialist recruitment team and driving growth within the VC and tech start‑up ecosystem, you will also take a pivotal role in scaling an additional high‑growth service designed to support international companies expanding into the U.S. market. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic recruitment leadership with broader commercial and product development responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a team of consultants focused on delivering intelligent hiring and talent solutions for VC‑backed businesses.

Business Development: Build and expand relationships with venture‑backed tech companies, scale‑ups, and investor networks, securing new client engagements and growth opportunities.

Partnership Building: Engage and partner with VCs, founders, and C‑suite stakeholders to create long‑term talent and growth strategies.

Product & Service Expansion: Support the growth and go‑to‑market strategy of an innovative product offering that facilitates international expansion, especially into the U.S. market.

Revenue Generation: Drive commercial outcomes by securing both talent‑focused projects and market expansion engagements, either directly or via your team.

Strategic Growth: Play a key role in scaling operations across the UK and U.S., contributing to long‑term planning and execution across service lines.

Market Representation: Represent the brand at VC events, tech summits, and international forums, supporting business development and thought leadership.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams across delivery, data, and advisory to create integrated solutions for high‑growth clients.

About You

A proven leader with experience building and scaling teams within technology recruitment.

Strong understanding of the startup/scale‑up landscape and venture‑backed business models.

Demonstrated ability to win new business and build lasting, strategic client relationships.

Experience or knowledge of helping companies expand into the U.S. market is highly advantageous.

Commercially astute, growth‑oriented, and confident operating across multiple geographies and product offerings.

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial setting where innovation, autonomy, and data‑driven solutions are at the core.

Successful billing history of £300K+ pa.

Whats On Offer

The opportunity to lead and grow a strategic business unit in a transatlantic, high‑growth environment.

A dual‑impact role combining talent strategy with innovative international expansion services.

Access to a next‑generation operating model, a high‑performing team, and a values‑led culture.

Competitive salary, uncapped incentives, and clear leadership progression.

If you're passionate about scaling tech businesses and playing a key role in cross‑border growth, this role offers a unique platform to make a meaningful commercial and strategic impact.

For more information, please contact Kim Stakes at Applaud Recruitment. Applaud Recruitment specialises in Senior Recruitment positions from Principal Consultant through to CEO level.