Director / Managing Principal - RPO Solutions (London)

Tandem Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is looking for a Director or Managing Principal to establish and scale a new Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) practice. You will develop strategies, lead sales efforts with global clients, and mentor a delivery team across multiple regions. This role requires strong experience in enterprise sales and team building, alongside a strategic approach to talent acquisition. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new business line within a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing and executing recruitment strategies.
• Proven record in managing enterprise sales cycles.
• Experience in building and scaling teams in multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute RPO practice strategy.
• Lead enterprise sales with global clients.
• Mentor and scale the RPO delivery team.

Skills

Enterprise sales experience

Team building and mentoring

P&L management

Strategic advisory

Talent acquisition optimization

Job description

Job Description

Tandem Search is expanding its global footprint and launching a dedicated Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) practice to support our growing portfolio of multinational banks, professional services firms, and consulting clients across EMEA, the US, and APAC.

We are seeking an exceptional Director or Managing Principal to build, lead, and scale this new RPO offering from London.

This is a rare opportunity to own a new business line within a fast-growing firm, shape the go-to-market proposition, and build a global delivery capability from the ground up.

About the Role

As the RPO Business Builder, you will :

• Develop and execute the end-to-end strategy for Tandem Search’s RPO practice, from proposition design to commercial execution.
• Lead enterprise sales cycles with global banks, consulting firms, and large corporates.
• Build, mentor, and scale an RPO delivery team covering global locations (UAE, KSA, UK, US, India).
• Own P&L, revenue forecasting, pricing models, and client success frameworks.
• Create compelling RPO solutions that integrate sourcing, assessment, talent intelligence, EVP, and onboarding excellence.
• Act as a strategic advisor to C-suite and HR leadership on workforce planning and talent acquisition optimisation.

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