Divisional Manager

Rec2Rec Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to build division

Leadership bonuses

Strong tools and support

Job summary

Rec2Rec Search in Leeds is seeking a Divisional Manager to build a specialist recruitment division from the ground up. You will lead a team, develop senior client relationships, and own the divisional P&L with autonomy to shape strategy and market positioning.

Ideal candidates are proven recruiters with strong billings, leadership experience, and a strategic approach to business development to drive revenue growth and expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of recruitment teams.
• Strong track record of winning and growing client accounts.
• Commercial and strategic mindset with ability to drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and scale a recruitment division from scratch.
• Develop senior-level client relationships and drive strategic business development.
• Own the divisional P&L, growth strategy and market positioning.
• Recruit, coach and mentor a team of consultants to high performance.
• Deliver against revenue, performance and expansion targets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic business development

Client relationship management

Job description

What would you build if the division, the strategy and the divisional P&L were entirely yours to shape?

The desk

A long-established, nationally recognised recruitment brand is investing heavily in growth, including expansion into several new sectors, and wants a Divisional Manager to build a specialist division from the ground up in Leeds.

• Build, lead and scale a recruitment division from scratch.
• Develop senior-level client relationships and drive strategic business development into markets of your choosing.
• Own the divisional P&L, growth strategy and market positioning.
• Recruit, coach and mentor a team of consultants to high performance.
• Deliver against revenue, performance and expansion targets.

Who this suits

A Divisional Manager, Billing Manager or high-performing Principal Consultant with a proven track record in recruitment, ready for genuine autonomy, ownership and earning potential. Any specialism is welcome, provided the billings and leadership readiness are there.

• A true expert in your recruitment sector, with strong personal billings and evidence to back it up.
• A track record of winning and growing client accounts.
• Experience leading a team, or a clear readiness to step into leadership.
• Commercial intelligence and the confidence to run a profitable P&L.
• A proactive, strategic approach to business development, with high standards, pace and ambition.

What you get

• A basic salary up to £85,000, plus uncapped commission and leadership bonuses.
• Full autonomy to build and shape your division, backed by strong tools, technology and support.
• A clear route into senior leadership within a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Confidentiality

This vacancy is being handled on a confidential basis on behalf of our client. Full details, including the company name, will be shared with shortlisted candidates following an initial conversation.