Strategic Recruitment Leader — Hybrid, Senior

Vickerstock; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock seeks an Associate Director to lead a specialist recruitment division in Belfast, hybrid working. You will drive revenue performance, develop key client relationships and coach consultants to deliver high-value assignments, while aligning with the company’s strategic direction and growth objectives.

The role combines hands-on billings with leadership responsibilities, requiring senior-level influence, strategic thinking and ability to navigate complex client needs across engineering,

Qualifications

• Significant recruitment industry experience, preferably in specialist markets.
• Proven track record of generating revenue and profitable client relationships.
• Experience mentoring or developing recruitment consultants.
• Strong business development with senior decision-makers.
• Ability to manage pipelines, forecasts and performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead divisional revenue, profitability and commercial performance.
• Develop opportunities for retained and high-value assignments.
• Build relationships with senior client leaders to expand presence.
• Coach and develop recruitment consultants to improve outcomes.
• Oversee recruitment delivery standards and compliance.

Skills

Significant recruitment experience

Revenue generation

Leadership & mentoring

Business development

Senior stakeholder management

Client relationship management

Commercial judgement

Tools

Bullhorn

Job description

Vickerstock seeks an Associate Director to lead a specialist recruitment division in Belfast, hybrid working. You will drive revenue performance, develop key client relationships and coach consultants to deliver high-value assignments, while aligning with the company’s strategic direction and growth objectives.

The role combines hands-on billings with leadership responsibilities, requiring senior-level influence, strategic thinking and ability to navigate complex client needs across engineering,