Recruitment Manager

Wisdom Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Dartford seeks an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead and develop its teams. This pivotal role involves driving operational excellence and implementing successful recruitment processes. Candidates must have a solid background in Facilities Management, Construction, or Engineering recruitment and proven experience in a senior recruitment role. This position offers an uncapped commission and the opportunity to work with established clients in a supportive, innovative environment.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Access to technology platforms

Supportive office culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Manager or similar role within an agency.
• Extensive experience managing recruitment teams.
• Background in Facilities Management, Construction, or Engineering recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor recruitment teams to meet performance targets.
• Oversee daily operational activities for effective workflows.
• Implement and improve recruitment processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Operational Management

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Recruitment Manager

Dartford, Kent – office based preferred, hybrid working considered doe.

Salary : £40,000 – £60,000 DOE plus commission

Sector : Facilities Management / Construction / Engineering Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead and develop high‑performing recruitment team based in Dartford. This is a pivotal role within the business, suited to an individual who has operated in a similar capacity within an agency recruitment environment, specifically across the Facilities Management, Construction, or Engineering sectors.

You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring consistent delivery to our established client base, and supporting the continuous growth of our recruitment teams nationwide. This is a hands‑on management role requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to optimise recruitment processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor multiple teams of recruiters to achieve performance and growth targets.
• Oversee daily operational activities, ensuring efficient workflows and consistent service delivery.
• Implement best‑practice recruitment processes and continuously improve operational effectiveness.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategy, planning, and business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance, quality standards, and operational policies are consistently upheld.
• Support consultants and managers with resource planning, client delivery, and performance management.
• Drive innovation by utilising market‑leading technology platforms and tools.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and high‑performing office culture aligned with company values.

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Manager, Operations Manager, Billings Manager, or similar senior role within an agency recruitment setting is essential.
• Extensive experience managing and developing teams of recruiters.
• Background within FM, Construction, or Engineering recruitment is essential.
• Strong operational, organisational, and leadership capabilities.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to drive performance and support business growth.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience implementing or improving recruitment processes and systems.
• Ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities across the business.

What We Offer

• Uncapped commission for a truly lucrative long‑term career.
• Multiple established clients with consistent roles to fill.
• Access to world‑class technology platforms, fully available for remote use.
• Be part of an environment where innovation is genuinely encouraged and celebrated.
• Join a constantly growing team with a strong record of success.
• Wisdom Recruitment acting as an employment agency with regard to this vacancy.

As a Rec 2 Rec, Wisdom Recruitment works extensively across London, Surrey, Sussex, Essex, Dorset, Kent, and Hampshire.

If this role does not suit your requirements and you are an experienced Recruiter or Resourcer, please feel free to forward your CV to the team at Wisdom to hear about our other vacancies or connect with us on LinkedIn.