Contract Director - Swiss Recruitment

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment specialist seeks a Contract Director to lead their profitable Swiss division in Cardiff. This role involves managing a team, focusing on development and growth, with the opportunity for relocation to Switzerland. Candidates should have proven leadership in the European tech recruitment market and be driven to enhance team performance.

Benefits

Full relocation package to Switzerland

Huge wealth creation opportunity in '28

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in the European contract tech space.
• Capable of managing a business unit of 12+.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team from Junior to Principal levels.
• Oversee team development and growth.
• Take a hands-on leadership role.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Business Development

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Contract Director - Swiss Recruitment, Cardiff

Client: Higher Group

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

My client, a 70+ head UK & European Tech recruitment specialist, is looking for a Director to lead their profitable Swiss division (£100k WGP).

You will have the opportunity to relocate to Switzerland within 6-12 months.

In this role, you will inherit a team of 8 (including 2 Managers) with a focus on:

• Team development: managing a team from Junior (£2.5K WGP) to Principal (£24K WGP), responsible for development at all levels
• Team growth: budget to add 2 more team members from day one
• Leading from the front: must be comfortable being hands-on

What's on offer?

• Huge wealth creation opportunity in '28
• Relocation to Switzerland: full relocation package included

About the business / team:

They are a 70+ head, international business that has grown significantly since launching in 2019.

Privately owned, well-capitalized, gearing up for their first event this year.

Their core focus is European recruitment, with a strong brand across the continent.

They have an extremely high-achieving team of 8, with a £100K WGP spread across each member.

What are they looking for?

• Proven leadership in the European contract tech space
• No Swiss experience necessary; the market offers higher margins, longer contract lengths, and is less saturated
• A driven individual capable of managing a business unit of 12+

If you'd like an off-the-record chat, contact me at 07398 535 075.