Head of Contract Recruitment

2 weeks ago

London Area, United Kingdom Oliver Parks Group Full time

Job Specification: Head of Contract Recruitment – Oliver Parks (US)

Location:
London

Sectors:
Tech, Renewables, Supply Chain, Med-Tech

About Oliver Parks:

Oliver Parks is a leading recruitment business that has built a strong reputation across various sectors, including tech, renewables, supply chain, and med-tech. We are known for our professional, inclusive culture, meritocratic career progression, and dynamic team environment. Our established US team has been focusing on permanent recruitment, and now we're ready to take the next step by expanding into contract recruitment.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Contract Recruiter to lead the launch and growth of our Contract recruitment offering in the US. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new business line from the ground up, with the support of an experienced delivery team. You will be responsible for developing client relationships, driving operational growth, and ultimately building your own team.

As the Head of Contract Recruitment, you will:

  • Lead the launch and scaling of the Contract recruitment business
    across multiple sectors, including tech, renewables, supply chain, and med-tech.
  • Build and manage strong client relationships
    across key industries, driving new business opportunities and ensuring the successful delivery of contracts.
  • Manage and grow a high-performing team
    , developing talent and building a pipeline for future recruitment needs.
  • Develop strategic direction and operational processes
    , with a clear path to influence business growth and expansion.
  • Ensure recruitment excellence
    and that clients and candidates receive exceptional service, advice, and solutions.

What We Offer:

  • Professional, inclusive, and exciting team dynamic
    – work with a collaborative, supportive, and experienced team.
  • Meritocratic approach to career progression
    – everyone joining Oliver Parks has the opportunity to be a future equity partner.
  • Supportive management structure
    based on meaningful analysis, not strict KPIs, ensuring a flexible and transparent approach to management.
  • Industry-leading commission structure
    – designed to reward genuine success and performance.
  • Flexible working environment
    – we believe in work-life balance.
  • 28 days of holiday
    – generous paid time off to recharge.
  • Monthly team events
    – celebrate achievements together with a fun and engaging team atmosphere.
  • Extended lunch breaks for gym enthusiasts
    – promoting health and wellness.

About You:

  • Proven experience in contract recruitment
    , ideally in one or more of our sectors (tech, renewables, supply chain, or med-tech).
  • Strong leadership skills
    with a track record of successfully scaling a recruitment business or leading a team.
  • Self-motivated, driven, and entrepreneurial
    , with the ability to develop and implement strategies for growth.
  • Excellent communication skills
    , both written and verbal, with a talent for building and nurturing relationships.
  • Strategic thinker
    – able to understand market trends and develop innovative solutions to meet client and candidate needs.
  • Fluent in English
    (additional language skills a bonus).

Why Oliver Parks?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovative recruitment business with a clear path for career progression. If you're ready to take the next step in your recruitment career and lead the expansion of our contract offering in the US, we'd love to hear from you.

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