HR Recruitment Lead

Ambition; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Central London is seeking a Human Resources Recruitment Lead to establish a new division. The successful candidate will spearhead the launch of an HR recruitment practice, supporting clients in legal and professional services. The role offers a flexible working environment and uncapped earning potential, along with international opportunities. Ideal for experienced recruitment professionals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Uncapped earning potential

Flexible working culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced recruitment professional and leader.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and candidates.
• Deep market expertise in HR practices within Legal & Professional Services.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the launch of a new Human Resources recruitment practice.
• Develop autonomy in the division with support from management.
• Nurture relationships with existing clients and candidates.

Job description

We're hiring: Human Resources Recruitment Lead - UK & Europe

Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career?
Whether you're a proven Senior or Principal Consultant, or an experienced leader at Associate Director or Director level, Ambition has opportunities to match your aspirations.

We're not your typical recruitment agency. Ambition is a global, values-led business specialising in Professional Services recruitment, partnering with some of the world's most prestigious law firms, accountancy practices, and consultancies. Following a record-breaking year, we're expanding our team.

Why Join Ambition?

We believe that recruitment is more than just hitting targets - it's about building careers, forging strong relationships, and making a real impact. At Ambition, we'll provide the right balance of support, autonomy, and opportunity to help you succeed.

Here's what sets us apart:

• Career Progression: Whether you're stepping into a leadership role or working towards it, we provide a clear and structured career path tailored to your ambitions.
• Flexible and mature environment: We offer a trust-based, flexible working culture. If your boiler breaks down or you need to go to your child's assembly, you don't have to book the day off.
• Hybrid working: Our offices are in a beautiful building in Central London, near Chancery Lane. We have a hybrid working policy of a minimum 3 days a week in the office.
• Uncapped earning potential: Our commission structure directly rewards success - there is no limit on how much you can earn.
• Supportive culture & values-driven approach: We truly live by our PRIDE values and incorporate these into everything we do: Passion, Resourcefulness, Integrity, Drive, and Enjoyment. You'll be surrounded by a high performing team that genuinely supports and celebrates your wins.
• International Opportunities: With offices in London, New York, Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore, there's potential for international moves for those who want to take their career global.

Who we're looking for

We're hiring for an experienced recruitment professional and leader to spearhead the launch of our new Human Resources recruitment practice.

Following a record-breaking year, we are excited to be expanding our existing client offering, by establishing a new division in HR.

The division will support our existing and long-standing clients in the legal and professional services sector.

The lead for this division will have autonomy to develop the area with the direct support of the Managing Director for UK & Europe.

The opportunity

As part of our growing team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Build and nurture relationships with existing high-calibre clients and candidates from leading international legal & professional services firms.
• Develop deep market expertise within the HR practice in Legal & Professional Services space.
• Build a marketing leading reputation with Chief People Officer's and Human Resource Directors from existing legal & professional services clients
• Work in a high-performing, collaborative team that values success, integrity and working together to build trusted relationships with their clients and wider network

Our Values

We look for people who share our values and can add to our culture. At Ambition, we passionately believe that everyone in the company can make a difference. We work relentlessly to reinforce our purpose and live our values.

• Passion: We are passionate about who we are, what we do and the way we do it.
• Resourcefulness: We think creatively, working smarter, faster and harder.
• Integrity: We are honest, respectful, and straightforward.
• Drive: Ambitious by nature, we are determined to excel and energetic in the way we apply ourselves.
• Enjoyment: Critical to our success, we strive to enhance the experience for clients, candidates, and employees.

Allyship, Belonging and Inclusivity

We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Whatever your background, identity, or circumstances, you'll be welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your authentic self to work every day.

Join us in Building Better Futures

If our mission of building better futures resonates and if you're looking for an exciting new challenge in a recruitment business that truly values its people, get in touch today.

Support & Adjustments

If you have a medical condition or require adjustments to our process to help you perform at your best, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring a fair, accessible, and supportive recruitment experience for all.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.co.uk/refer-a-friend