Recruitment Manager

Recruitment Manager – Route to Directorship
East Midlands | Hybrid | Non-Billing Recruitment Manager Role

A respected independent recruitment business in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Non Personal-Billing Recruitment Manager to lead its next phase of growth.

Specialists in Manufacturing, Engineering services, & Technical recruitment, the business has built long-term relationships across the region. As part of a planned succession, the CEO is stepping back from day-to-day operations and is looking for a trusted Recruitment Manager to take operational responsibility and shape the team.

This role offers a clear and genuine route to Directorship within a short time frame for the right Recruitment Manager.

The Role
You will lead and develop a team of recruitment consultants across manufacturing, engineering ,production markets . This is a non-billing recruitment manager role focused on coaching, team performance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and develop a team of recruitment consultants
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and structured development
• Oversee day-to-day recruitment operations and delivery standards
• Drive performance, collaboration, and recruitment best practice
• Work closely with the CEO on business strategy and future growth

Experience
• Experienced Non-Billing Recruitment Manager, Recruitment Manager, Team Leader, or Senior Consultant ready to step up
• Background within agency recruitment is essential
• Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams
• Motivated by team success rather than personal billings

Benefits
• Competitive salary with leadership incentives and realistic OTE
• Clear pathway to Directorship
• Autonomy to shape the team and operations
• Hybrid and flexible working (office min 3 days ideally) 
• Opportunity to play a key role as a Non-Billing Recruitment Manager in a respected independent East Midlands business

Apply
If you are an experienced Recruitment Agency Manager /Senior Recruitment Consultant /Team Leader  ready to step into a non-billing recruitment manager leadership role, connect with Michelle Waterworth on LinkedIn /Michelle Waterworth Recruitment to view similar roles or have an informal confidential conversation about this or other recruitment opportunities.