Recruitment Manager (contracts) | Relocating to Singapore

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Recruitment Manager to lead their contracting team in Singapore. This role requires a strong recruitment background and a passion for team development. Enjoy competitive pay and a vibrant lifestyle in Singapore, a global hub for energy and infrastructure.

Benefits

Industry-leading commission structure

Accelerated leadership pathway

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' contract recruitment experience in agency environment.
• Minimum 2 years' direct people management with P&L accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead contracting recruitment team in Singapore.
• Focus on placing white collar technical freelancers.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Client Management

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Recruitment Manager (contracts) | Relocating to Singapore, england

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Monthly Base Pay: competitive, plus uncapped commission and team override (billing and non billing opportunities available DOE)

Location: Raffles Place CBD (Asia's #1 city for expat families*)

Work Model: 4 days in-office (with early finishes at 3 PM on Fridays)

Advance your career with Spencer Ogden

Spencer Ogden is a global recruitment consultancy specialising in the natural resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors. We prioritise professional development, employee well-being, and sustainable impact. Our Contract Desks are all in hot markets focussing on placing White Collar Freelancers across Power, Renewables, Infrastructure and Sustainability.

We are seeking an experienced Team (Senior) Manager to lead our contracting recruitment team in Singapore. This role is suited to a motivated leader with a strong contract (placing white collar technical freelancers or contractors) recruitment background and a passion for team development and business growth.

Why Singapore?

Singapore is a global hub for energy, infrastructure, and renewables talent, offering an exceptional quality of life, career growth, and international exposure.

Recently crowned the 5th Best City Worldwide (2025 Global Liveability Index), Singapore offers:

• 42% YoY growth in professional contract staffing (Singapore Staffing Association 2024)
• Highest fee margins in APAC (28% average on contract placements - Morgan McKinley Market Insights)
• #1 in APAC for recruitment tech adoption (Bullhorn 2024 Global Trends)
• 0% capital gains tax with highly competitive personal income tax rates

For Your Family:

• #1 globally in PISA education rankings (Math/Science) - OECD 2024
• 97% enrolment rate in world-class international schools (Singapore MOE)
• 87% expat satisfaction with schooling options (HSBC Expat Explorer)

For Your Lifestyle:

• 1st in Asia for healthcare quality (Bloomberg Global Health Index 2025)
• 92% public safety score (highest globally - Numbeo 2024) and political stability (1st in Global Peace Index)
• 15-minute average commute to CBD offices (CBRE Global Cities Report)
• Best airport in the world (Changi Airport) with direct global connectivity
• English as primary business language

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

✓ Minimum 5 years' contract recruitment experience (agency environment only - no in-house/TA candidates)

✓ Minimum 2 years' direct people management (team leadership with P&L accountability)

✓ Proven 360 business development track record in professional services recruitment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Sector experience in Power, Renewables, Infrastructure or Sustainability (advantageous but not essential if you come from a Technical/White Collar sector)
• Exceptional client-facing skills with experience in building out footprints within Key Accounts/Multinational Clients
• Demonstrated ability to scale teams while maintaining gross margin integrity-we are looking for a people leader who can demonstrating progression with in their teams.
• Professional business fluency in English (additional Asian languages beneficial)

Why Top Performers Choose Us:

• Industry-leading commission structure (no threshold, no caps) with team overrides
• Accelerated leadership pathway
• Global MSAs in place with some of the largest players in region

Application Process:

• Preliminary screening with Global Head of Talent/APAC Talent BP
• Complete our Assessment Protocol and find out more about yourself and how you fit into our Business
• Interview with Head of Key Account-APAC
• Business case presentation to Regional Leadership

Note: Only candidates meeting the non-negotiable requirements will be considered.