Head of Contract

DNA Recruit; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Head of Contract to lead their contract recruitment division. This role involves strategic leadership, building strong client relationships, and ensuring excellent candidate experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contract recruitment, a strong business development background, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, remote work flexibility, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong commission scheme

26 days holiday including Bank Holidays

NEST pension

Share option scheme

Flexible remote work

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading a contract recruitment team or division, ideally in multiple sectors.
• Proven track record in business development, revenue growth, and market expansion.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, capable of inspiring a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver significant personal billings while driving overall contract revenue growth.
• Build relationships with clients, understanding their hiring needs.
• Drive new business development, increasing revenue in the contract space.
• Collaborate with agency leadership to align strategies.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Loxo CRM

DNA Screen

Job description

Head of Contract

Location: Remote (UK-based) | Monthly team meeting in London

Reports to: Commercial Director

Salary: £45-60k bonus & benefits

About Us

Founded in 2008, DNA Recruit is a leading UK-based recruitment agency specialising in the creative, digital, events, tech and integrated agency space. With a reputation for connecting top talent with innovative businesses, we partner with a diverse range of clients from independent agencies to global networks. We put our people first. Our culture is supportive and collaborative as well as fun, vibrant and diverse. We operate a flexible and remote working model, meaning you can operate as a home‑based consultant, with the flexibility to work in our London office whenever you wish.

We are committed to investing in the best recruitment technology and have embraced the latest cloud‑based CRM and interviewing software for flexible working and self‑management.

At DNA Recruit, we support our Heads of Practice with a highly differentiated delivery model. Alongside contingent hiring, we offer a strong variety of retained search solutions and video technology that strengthens client engagement, improves conversion, and elevates the candidate experience. Our teams are further supported by an established offshore talent function that provides dedicated sourcing support, allowing senior recruiters to focus on billing, business development, and client relationships. As we continue to scale, we are actively investing in and expanding our offshore capability to support future growth.

Role Overview

The Head of Contract will lead DNA Recruit’s contract recruitment division, taking ownership of business growth, market strategy, and team performance. You’ll shape the vision for contract recruitment, build strong client relationships, and ensure the division consistently delivers exceptional candidates. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑ development and recruitment operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver significant personal billings while driving overall contract revenue growth, with full accountability for divisional revenue performance.
• Build on a warm contract desk with access to an established client base of 800 clients, including existing relationships and repeat business, enabling fast ramp‑up of billings alongside longer‑term desk growth.
• Define and execute strategic growth plans for the contract recruitment division, identifying untapped markets and new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, understanding their hiring needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
• Drive new business development, increasing revenue and market share in the contract space.
• Oversee recruitment delivery, ensuring speed, quality, and an excellent candidate experience.
• Provide market insights, trend analysis, and intelligence to clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with the wider agency leadership to align strategies and share best practices.
• Represent DNA Recruit at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Develop, lead, and manage a high‑ing team of contract recruiters, setting clear targets, KPIs, and career progression plans.

Requirements

• Significant experience leading a contract recruitment team or division, ideally in multiple sectors.
• Proven track record in business development, revenue growth, and market expansion.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, capable of inspiring a remote team.
• Deep understanding of the UK contract recruitment market and candidate landscape.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and a results‑driven mindset.

Tech Provisions

• DNA laptop with wireless keyboard & mouse
• Second screen & desk mount
• iPhone or Android mobile phone
• LinkedIn Recruiter license
• Loxo CRM License
• DNA Screen License
• Mailerlite

What we offer

• Attractive Rewards: Competitive base salary and a strong commission scheme.
• Outstanding Client Network: Access a network of 800 signed terms of business, giving you a competitive edge in developing new business opportunities.
• Flexible Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere in the UK.
• World‑class tech stack: DNA has invested in a powerful bespoke recruitment tech stack, including our own productised video interview platform.
• Supportive Team: Join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values innovation and 26 days holiday all bank holidays.
• NEST pension.
• Share option scheme through Vest’d.
• In addition, as part of the ‘giving back’ scheme we will encourage you to spend at least one day each year supporting a charity of your choice or working in the community.

Referral and Social Media

• We offer up to £250 in vouchers for any referrals who pass their probationary period, so if you know anyone who might be interested please forward the link to the job advert to them.
• Be the first to know about our latest roles by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Please send your CV to [e-mail] or out directly for an informal chat.

Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of recruitment – and achieve your earning potential with us. To find out more about us and our team, please go to www.dnarecruit.com.

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful.