HR / Recruitment Director – Launch a New Recruitment Agency

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international investment group seeks a dynamic HR / Recruitment Director to establish and lead a new UK-based recruitment agency in Glasgow. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to build a business from the ground up, with competitive compensation and a flexible work environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in UK employment law and proven experience in driving operational results in HR and recruitment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Performance bonus

Full start-up budget

Tech stack provided

Qualifications

• 5+ years senior HR / Talent / Recruitment leadership experience.
• Track record of launching or scaling recruitment agency in the UK.
• Experience in remote team management.

Responsibilities

• Own budget, revenue, and new-client pipeline; report KPIs monthly.
• Oversee full-cycle hiring and contractor payroll compliance.
• Deliver results under pressure.

Skills

UK employment law

P&L knowledge

Stakeholder management

Talent acquisition

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HR / Recruitment Director – Launch a New Recruitment Agency, Glasgow

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Client:

Global Trust IT

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Remote – UK. Citizenship required for the role.

The Role:

This is an opportunity to create something rather special and fulfill your ambition to be your own boss, make a real impact by shaping and scaling a UK brand within our global business. We are a group of international investors opening a UK-registered recruitment firm to build on our established global operations. We need an experienced ‘hands-on’ and solid Director who has built and run a business before to run and register the UK arm (creating a LTD company). Hire the first team and drive day-to-day results.

We Offer:

• Enjoy a great work-life balance in this fully remote role.

• Competitive salary + performance bonus.

• Flexible hours, full start-up budget, and tech stack.

• Rare chance to build an agency from the ground up with global backing.

Core Responsibilities:

• Run & Grow: own budget, revenue, and new-client pipeline; report KPIs monthly.

• Delivery: oversee full-cycle hiring and weekly contractor payroll compliance.

• 5+ years senior HR / Talent / Recruitment leadership with P&L knowledge and experience.

• Track record of launching or scaling a recruitment agency/function in the UK.

• Expert in UK employment law, payroll, and GDPR.

• Remote team management and strong stakeholder skills.

• Able to deliver results under pressure.