Head of Contract Recruitment

EXP Talent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a Head of Contract Recruitment to lead their contract division. This senior position involves client development and team management, requiring strong leadership and a proven track record in technology recruitment. You will be responsible for driving performance, managing P&L, and shaping growth strategies. Additionally, there is a competitive salary of up to £110,000 plus bonus, with clear pathways to senior leadership roles.

Benefits

Base salary up to £110,000 + bonus

Clear progression route into director-level and board roles

Autonomy to shape and grow a contract business

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience – ability to motivate and scale a team.
• Demonstrated success in winning and developing client relationships.
• Commercially driven and strategic, capable of operating at board level.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and inspire a contract team of consultants in London.
• Drive client acquisition and growth across the UK technology market.
• Take ownership of P&L performance for the contract division.
• Develop a high-performance culture, mentoring both established billers and junior consultants.
• Partner with the board to define and deliver growth strategy.

Skills

Proven track record in contract recruitment within technology markets

Leadership experience

Client relationship development

Commercially driven

Job description

Head of Contract Recruitment – Technology

London | Up to £110,000 + Bonus

We’re representing a leading 60-person technology recruitment business with a strong track record across the UK and international markets. They are looking to appoint a Head of Contract Recruitment to take ownership of their contract division.

This is a senior leadership role combining hands‑on client development with team leadership. You’ll be responsible for shaping the strategy, driving performance, and winning key accounts across high-growth technology markets.

The role

• Lead, manage and inspire a contract team of consultants in London
• Drive client acquisition and growth across the UK technology contract market
• Take ownership of P&L performance for the contract division
• Develop high-performance culture, mentoring both established billers and junior consultants
• Partner with the board to define and deliver growth strategy

We’re looking for

• Proven track record in contract recruitment within technology markets
• Strong leadership experience – ability to motivate, upskill and scale a team
• Demonstrated success in winning and developing client relationships
• Commercially driven, strategic, and able to operate at board level

What’s on offer

• Base salary up to £110,000 + bonus / commission
• Clear progression route into director-level and board roles
• Established platform with brand reputation and delivery capability
• Autonomy to shape and grow a high-performing contract business

If you’re an ambitious recruitment leader looking for the opportunity to scale a contract function within a high-growth tech recruitment firm, we’d love to hear from you.