Interim Chief Revenue Officer – Financial Services Recruitment

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services recruitment firm seeks an Interim Chief Revenue Officer to navigate a period of strategic transformation. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience, a strong grasp of financial services recruitment, and a client-first approach. This role offers autonomy and the chance for significant impact from day one.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior leadership in financial services recruitment.
• Deep understanding of financial services and project-based hiring.
• Strong commercial acumen with turnaround experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and define a five-year commercial strategy.
• Recalibrate client engagement and revenue generation strategies.
• Mentor team leads and drive client acquisition.

Skills

Commercial acumen

People leadership

Strategic transformation

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ZRG

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bedford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Interim Chief Revenue Officer – Financial Services Recruitment

Location: Central London (Office-based)

We are partnering with a well-established financial services recruitment firm with a strong UK and European footprint, specialising in technology and project talent across the full spectrum of financial services subsectors. The business operates across both permanent and contract markets, with a dedicated talent acquisition arm focused on upskilling and project delivery.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Interim Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to lead the business through a period of strategic realignment and commercial revitalisation. This is a transformation-focused leadership role, reporting directly to the founders, with a clear mandate to reset and drive the firm’s revenue strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the current state of the business and define a bold five-year commercial strategy.
• Recalibrate go-to-market, client engagement, and revenue generation approaches.
• Redefine KPIs and performance metrics to align with commercial goals.
• Re-energise and restructure high-performing teams across permanent, contract, and TA functions.
• Work closely with founders to embed a high-accountability, collegiate culture.
• Mentor and empower team leads, instilling a client-first, results-driven ethos.
• Drive market presence and client acquisition across UK and Europe.

Ideal Profile:

• Proven track record in a senior leadership role within a top-tier UK-based financial services recruitment firm.
• Deep understanding of financial services, project-based hiring, and technology talent trends.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in strategic transformation and turnaround.
• Excellent people leadership skills with a coaching style and cultural sensitivity.
• Track record of building high-performing, values-led teams.

This is a unique opportunity to reshape a respected recruitment brand, with the autonomy and support to make meaningful impact from day one.

A daily rate of up to £800 per day will be paid depending on experience