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 contract or permanent placements, 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.

Key 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

Requirements:

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