Head of Contract Recruitment

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is looking for a Head of Contract Recruitment in the construction and civil engineering sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a division from scratch, requiring proven recruitment experience and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, profit share, and a clear route to directorship, all within a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Attractive profit share scheme

Flexible working on Fridays

Free onsite parking

Modern offices

Clear route to directorship

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract recruitment in construction or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of the UK recruitment market.
• Experience building a desk or division from the ground up preferred.

Responsibilities

• Launch, develop, and scale a dedicated contract desk.
• Design and implement recruitment processes.
• Build and lead a recruitment team.

Skills

Contract recruitment

Leadership

Commercial acumen

UK recruitment market knowledge

Job description

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Head of Contract Recruitment, manchester

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Client:

Novax Recruitment Group

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

? Head of Contract Recruitment (UK) – Construction & Civil Engineering

Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:30pm | Flexible Fridays

Parking: Free onsite parking

Join Novax Recruitment Group – Shape the Future of Contract Recruitment

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking an ambitious and entrepreneurial recruitment leader to head up and grow our UK Contract Recruitment Division within the Construction & Civil Engineering sector.

Founded in 2020, Novax has rapidly scaled to a £5m turnover business, operating across the UK and USA. Our current success has been driven by contract recruitment within the public sector and permanent white-collar placements across construction and civil engineering. This role marks the next phase of our strategic growth.

? The Opportunity:

This is a unique "build-from-scratch" opportunity. You’ll take full ownership of launching, developing, and scaling a dedicated contract desk in the construction and civil engineering space. That includes:

• Designing and implementing your own recruitment processes
• Building and leading your own team
• Owning your P&L with the support of the senior leadership team
• Establishing relationships with new clients and growing contract revenue streams

? What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience in contract recruitment within construction or civil engineering
• Strong knowledge of the UK recruitment market
• Experience building a desk or division from the ground up (or strong ambition to do so)
• Leadership skills with the ability to hire, mentor, and manage a team
• Commercial acumen and a growth mindset

? What We Offer:

• Competitive basic salary between £40,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
• Attractive profit share scheme – be rewarded for your success
• The freedom to build your own division your way
• Modern offices in Altrincham with free onsite parking
• Flexible working on Fridays – because we believe in work-life balance
• A clear route to directorship for the right individual

Join us at Novax Recruitment Group and become a key part of our journey as we expand further into the contract market. This is your chance to make a lasting impact in a business that supports innovation, autonomy, and ambition.