Overview

This is a rare and exclusive opportunity to join one of the UK’s most successful specialist recruitment consultancies as they continue their exceptional growth journey.

For the first time, they are offering a fully remote Associate Director position — a role designed for an ambitious recruitment leader ready to step into a strategically significant post with a proven, high-performing business.

About the Business

Founded in 2007, this consultancy has grown to become the largest privately-owned specialist recruitment business dedicated to the public and not-for-profit sectors in the UK.

With headquarters in Northampton and operations across London and Cape Town, their unique model combines a dedicated Business Development function with a specialist Resourcing team. This structure enables consultants to focus on their strengths, delivering high-quality placements with speed, accuracy, and impact.

Their track record is exceptional:

• 17 years of consistent, above-market growth, including 20%+ annual compound growth.
• 31% profit conversion rate, outperforming industry benchmarks.
• Diversity and inclusion at the heart of the business, with a 50/50 gender split across the team.
• Recognised and trusted as a chosen supplier on the UK’s most important frameworks.
• Market share across multiple public sector specialisms has grown by more than 100% in recent years.

This is a business that places people first. Their founder describes recruitment simply:

“It’s about understanding individual needs, ambitions, and frustrations – being open, honest, and transparent throughout the process.”

This philosophy runs through every part of their culture, making them both commercially outstanding and human-centred in their approach.

The Role

The newly created Associate Director position represents a genuine opportunity to step into senior leadership within a thriving consultancy.

Operating fully remotely, you will take responsibility for driving commercial growth, leading a high-performing team, and influencing the strategic direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Development – Inspire, coach, and develop consultants to achieve ambitious individual and collective targets.
• Commercial Growth – Identify and seize new opportunities to expand market share while maximising existing client relationships.
• Client Engagement – Build, manage, and deepen senior-level relationships with key clients across the public and not-for-profit sectors.
• Strategic Input – Contribute directly to shaping business direction, operational excellence, and long-term performance.
• Culture & Delivery – Uphold a values-led approach, ensuring that service excellence and people-first principles remain at the core of every assignment.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven recruitment professional who has already demonstrated leadership success, ideally at Manager or Associate Director level.

You will bring:

• A proven track record in recruitment leadership, with strong billing or hybrid management experience.
• Experience in Commerce & Industry recruitment (or another professional services market), with the appetite and ambition to cross-train into public and not-for-profit recruitment.
• Strong business development skills and the ability to engage at senior stakeholder level.
• An inspirational leadership style with the ability to grow, motivate, and retain top-performing teams.
• A self-motivated, highly organised approach, with the discipline to thrive in a fully remote role.

Why This Role is Different

• Fully Remote – Leadership roles at this level almost always demand office presence; this position is a genuine one-off in the market.
• Exclusive Appointment – This is a highly selective process for a strategically significant post.
• Proven Growth Model – Join a consultancy with an enviable reputation, strong client demand, and a unique BD/Resourcing structure that supports success.
• Career Progression – Clear pathway to Director and beyond.
• Reward & Recognition – Competitive base salary up to £60,000 plus uncapped commission and benefits.

The Opportunity

This appointment is designed for an ambitious recruitment leader who is ready to step beyond the ordinary.

If you are currently operating within Commerce & Industry or another recruitment market and are looking to transition into a thriving, purpose-led sector, this role offers a career-defining platform.

You will join a business that combines commercial excellence with social impact, where your leadership can shape not only team performance but also the future direction of a consultancy recognised as the market leader in its field.

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