Location: Anywhere in Ireland (Remote/Hybrid)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: €50,000 to €70,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission
OTE: €80,000 to €100,000+
About the Opportunity
Our client is a well established Irish consultancy group with a strong reputation across Health & Safety, Environmental, Engineering and Compliance services.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a commercially driven Recruitment & Business Development Manager to develop and lead their specialist recruitment function.
This is a unique opportunity to build and operate what is effectively a mini recruitment agency within an established and growing business. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to develop the division while benefiting from the support, infrastructure, brand reputation and resources of the wider group.
The position can be based anywhere in Ireland, with occasional travel to company offices and client locations as required.
The Role
Reporting directly to senior management, you will be responsible for the growth and development of the recruitment division, managing the complete recruitment lifecycle while building strong client and candidate relationships.
This is a hands on role combining recruitment, business development, account management and commercial responsibility.
Key responsibilities include:
· Developing and growing the recruitment division.
· Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
· Building and managing long term client relationships.
· Managing the full recruitment process from vacancy briefing through to successful placement.
· Sourcing, screening and interviewing candidates.
· Managing candidate pipelines and talent pools.
· Negotiating fees, rates and commercial agreements.
· Managing open vacancies and ensuring timely delivery to clients.
· Monitoring gross margins and overall profitability.
· Managing temporary workers and contractors throughout their assignments.
· Coordinating contract extensions, redeployment opportunities and contractor retention activities.
· Supporting workforce planning requirements for clients.
· Supporting internal recruitment requirements where required.
· Attending client meetings and occasional site visits.
· Delivering against agreed revenue, activity and placement targets.
Candidate Profile
We are interested in speaking with ambitious individuals who have experience in recruitment, sales, account management, workforce solutions or other commercially focused environments.
The successful candidate will possess:
· Strong relationship building and communication skills.
· A commercial and entrepreneurial mindset.
· Experience in business development, client management or recruitment.
· An understanding of margins, profitability and revenue generation.
· Excellent organisational and time management skills.
· The ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
· A proactive approach to problem solving.
· Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
· The ability to work independently and take ownership of results.
· A target driven attitude with a strong desire to succeed.
· Full driving licence.
Previous recruitment experience would be a distinct advantage but is not essential, as training and support will be provided to the right candidate.
What Success Looks Like
In this role you will:
· Build a sustainable and profitable recruitment function.
· Develop long term client partnerships.
· Deliver excellent candidate experiences.
· Successfully manage contractor and temporary worker relationships.
· Achieve agreed revenue and placement targets.
· Contribute to the continued growth of the wider business.
What’s on Offer
· Competitive base salary of €50,000 to €70,000 depending on experience.
· Uncapped commission structure.
· Realistic on target earnings of €80,000 to €100,000+.
· Opportunity to build and lead a specialist recruitment division.
· Full support from an established and respected business group.
· Existing market reputation and brand credibility.
· Administrative, operational and management support.
· Flexible remote working.
· Genuine autonomy and responsibility.
· Long term career progression opportunities.
Why Apply?
This is far more than a traditional recruitment role.
It is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing recruitment function within an established organisation, operating with the support, reputation and resources of a successful business while enjoying the autonomy to build and develop your own division.
Whether you are an experienced recruiter looking to step into a leadership position or a commercially minded professional with strong client management and business development experience, this role offers an exciting opportunity to build something meaningful and share in its success.
Apply in confidence with a current CV.
Pay: €50,000.00-€70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Work Location: Remote
