Recruitment Director

Recruitment Director – Permanent Recruitment (Professional Services) Thames Valley (Hybrid – Slough, Reading, Maidenhead) Full-time | Permanent Salary up to £70,000 + Bonus + Company Car + Executive Benefits An established and highly regarded independent recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Recruitment Director to lead and grow its permanent recruitment offering within the Professional Services sector. This is a senior leadership opportunity within a new and exciting phase of growth, offering genuine long-term progression and the chance to play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business. The role will suit a high-performing recruiter who thrives in a consultative, relationship-led environment and enjoys building long-term strategic partnerships. Key Responsibilities Client Leadership & Relationship Management * Develop and maintain senior-level client relationships within the Professional Services market * Act as a trusted advisor, delivering a consultative and insight-led recruitment service * Build strong face-to-face relationships across key regional clients Business Development & Revenue Growth * Drive new business acquisition across permanent recruitment solutions * Grow and maximise existing client accounts, including retained and exclusive assignments * Lead high-value, strategic recruitment projects and partnerships Permanent Recruitment Strategy * Take ownership of the recruitment division and its continued growth * Deliver tailored recruitment solutions aligned to client needs * Promote retained and project-based recruitment models where appropriate Strategic Contribution * Provide market intelligence, salary insights, and hiring trends * Contribute to wider commercial strategy and business growth planning * Support continuous improvement of client experience and service delivery Experience * Proven background in recruitment, with a strong focus on professional servioces and office based roles * Demonstrable success in winning and developing new business * Strong experience managing senior client relationships * Commercially astute with a strategic, growth-focused mindset * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Thames Valley What’s on Offer * Salary up to £70,000 + competitive bonus structure * Company car allowance * Hybrid working model offering flexibility and autonomy * Executive benefits package including private healthcare and lifestyle benefits * Senior leadership role within a respected independent business The Opportunity This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced recruitment leader to step into a high-impact Director-level role within a business entering a significant growth phase. It offers the chance to shape and scale a high-performing permanent recruitment division, build long-term client partnerships, and contribute directly to the strategic development of a growing independent consultancy. It is ideal for someone looking for a new challenge in a new and ambitious business environment, with genuine long-term career progression. Not quite the right role but are an experienced recruiter or recruitment manager ? connect with michelle waterworth on linked in to be kept informed of other opportunities or check out michellewaterworth. com