Recruitment Director

ABL Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm in North London is seeking a Recruitment Director / Team Leader with a strong background in telecoms infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in recruitment, with proven success in generating revenue and leadership skills. Fluency in German is highly desirable, making this an excellent opportunity to lead a team and expand into the DACH region.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a successful 360 recruiter.
• Proven experience in technical, engineering, telecommunications, or energy sectors.
• Experience managing or mentoring recruiters is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with hands-on billing and delivery.
• Develop strategy to grow revenue and expand market presence in Germany.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters.

Skills

Fluent in German

Client development

Commercial mindset

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Job title: Recruitment Director / Team Leader

Location: North London

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 basic with realistic OTE of £130,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day working from home)

We are working on behalf of a specialist recruitment and consultancy provider in the telecoms infrastructure space to find an experienced and high-performing Recruitment Director / Team Leader to join their leadership team. This role is ideal for a proven 360 recruiter with at least 3 years of consistent revenue generation in either the contract or permanent markets, particularly within technical, engineering, or technology-led sectors. Whether you’re already leading a successful team or ready to step into a leadership role, this is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level in a business that values impact, drive, and commercial leadership. Fluency in German is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with hands-on billing and delivery across contract or perm desks
• Develop and execute a strategy to grow revenue and expand market presence in Germany
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters (or build one from the ground up)
• Drive business development activities and build relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Oversee candidate sourcing, client engagement, and successful placements
• Report on team performance and ensure targets are met or exceeded
• Support the development of junior recruiters and help build a high-performing team culture

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a successful 360 recruiter
• Strong billing history with demonstrable success in permanent or contract placements
• Fluent in German and English – able to engage with candidates and clients across the DACH region
• Proven experience in technical, engineering, telecommunications, ICT, or energy sectors
• Comfortable leading from the front in a hands-on billing role
• Commercially minded with strong client development and relationship management skills
• Experience managing or mentoring recruiters is highly desirable
• A strong network and existing relationships in Germany would be highly advantageous