Head of Contract Recruitment

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader to head its Contract Recruitment function in the insurance sector. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, manage high-impact projects, and shape the future of the contract business. With a focus on performance management, client strategy, and team development, you will drive growth and foster a collaborative culture. The company values diversity and offers generous benefits, including flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and wellbeing support. If you have a passion for recruitment and a strong background in the insurance market, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Flexible working hours

Reduced Fridays

Pension contributions

Monthly wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Progression opportunities

Sabbaticals

Team-building events

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in contract recruitment, ideally in insurance/financial services.
• Strong track record of exceeding financial targets and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive collaboration, set benchmarks, and define team culture.
• Expand contract opportunities and ensure best-in-class service.
• Use data insights to optimise recruitment processes.

Skills

Leadership in contract recruitment

Client strategy development

Performance management

Team development

Process improvement

Knowledge of insurance market

Job description

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Head of Contract Recruitment – Insurance Sector (London)

Arthur Financial, an award-winning recruitment firm specialising in the insurance market, is seeking a visionary leader to head our Contract Recruitment function. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow our interim/contract recruitment division while overseeing high-impact contract and managed services projects.

Why Arthur Financial?

At Arthur, we connect top-tier talent with leading businesses in the insurance sector. We focus on delivering tailored solutions across various areas, including actuarial, risk, compliance, underwriting, broking, claims, technology, legal, and finance.

The Role

As Head of Contract Recruitment, you’ll lead a dynamic team across multiple verticals, driving performance, expanding our contractor population, and managing high-value, mission-critical projects. You will play a key role in shaping the future of Arthur’s UK contract business and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Drive collaboration, set success benchmarks, and define team culture.
• Client Strategy: Expand contract opportunities and ensure best-in-class service.
• Performance Management: Use data insights to optimise recruitment processes and outcomes.
• Team Development: Equip your team with the skills to build strong client relationships and grow contractor books.
• Process Improvement: Streamline operations to ensure consistency and quality across projects.

About You:

• Proven leadership in contract recruitment, ideally in the insurance/financial services sectors.
• Strong track record of exceeding financial targets and managing high-performance teams.
• Experience with senior stakeholders and driving recruitment success.
• In-depth knowledge of the insurance market and a passion for business growth.

What We Offer:

• Generous Benefits: 28 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and more.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and reduced Fridays.
• Wellbeing Support: Pension contributions and monthly wellbeing initiatives.
• Career Growth: Professional development, progression opportunities, and sabbaticals.
• Incentives: Team-building events, annual trips, and celebrations.

At Arthur, we celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.

Apply now to become our Head of Contract Recruitment!