Head of Temporary & Interim Recruitment

Michelle Waterworth Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Yorkshire recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Temporary & Interim Recruitment to establish and lead a new division within the Engineering & Manufacturing sector. The role offers the chance to create a function from scratch, backed by warm clients and an established network. Ideal candidates are experienced recruitment professionals with proven success in building teams and driving growth. This full-time position includes a competitive salary, leadership bonuses, and a supportive culture with genuine progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Leadership bonuses

Supportive culture

Collaboration opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in temporary or interim recruitment is preferred.
• A senior recruitment consultant or manager with leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the new recruitment division.
• Set strategy and processes to drive performance.
• Mentor and build a specialist recruitment team.
• Develop business opportunities across Yorkshire.
• Ensure compliance and commercial success.

Skills

Proven success in recruitment

Commercial acumen

Relationship-building skills

Leadership experience

Confidence and ambition

Job description

Head of Temporary & Interim Recruitment

Engineering & Manufacturing

Location: Yorkshire / Leeds - Flex on location

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment

Employment Type: Full-Time | Leadership Role

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced recruitment professional ready to take the next step? We're partnering with a leading Yorkshire recruitment business to launch a brand-new Temporary & Interim Recruitment division within the thriving Engineering & Manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a new Temporary & Interim Recruitment division.
• Set strategy and processes to drive growth and performance.
• Build and mentor a specialist recruitment team.
• Leverage existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities across Yorkshire.
• Ensure compliance, service excellence, and commercial success.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A senior recruitment consultant seeking a leadership role.
• A recruitment manager or team leader seeking more autonomy and strategic input.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven success in recruitment (temporary or interim experience preferred).
• Strong commercial acumen and relationship‑building skills.
• Leadership experience or clear potential to lead.
• Confidence and ambition to build a function from scratch.

Whats on Offer

• Opportunity to create and lead a division with warm clients and an established network.
• Access to a strong portfolio of Engineering & Manufacturing businesses.
• Competitive salary, leadership bonuses, and benefits.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine progression.

Yorkshire‑based role with hybrid working options.