Job Title: Managing Director - Education Recruitment (Supply)
Location: Hybrid, must be commutable to London 2 to 3 times a week
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience + Performance Bonuses
Full-Time, Permanent
About:
Our joint venture, is a leading provider of education recruitment services across the UK, specialising in supplying high-quality teaching and support staff to schools, academies, and other educational institutions. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to delivering exceptional service, they are looking for a dynamic and experienced Managing Director to lead their supply division with ample opportunity for team growth.
Job Description:
As their Managing Director, you will be at the helm of their supply staff recruitment business, steering the company towards continued growth and success. You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction, managing recruitment teams, and ensuring the delivery of ambitious revenue and growth targets. This role demands a leader with a deep understanding of the education recruitment sector, particularly in the supply staff market, and a proven track record of managing and motivating large teams to achieve business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the company’s strategic plan, focusing on growth in the education recruitment sector, with particular emphasis on the supply staff market.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing recruitment team, ensuring that all team members are motivated, engaged, and aligned with the company’s goals.
- Sales & Business Development: Drive the business development strategy, identifying new opportunities, and maintaining strong relationships with key clients to expand market share.
- Quota Achievement: Ensure the delivery of revenue and profit targets by setting clear objectives and monitoring performance across the recruitment teams.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee the operational management of the business, ensuring that all processes and systems support efficient, high-quality recruitment services.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with the board, investors, and other key stakeholders to communicate the company’s progress, challenges, and opportunities.
- Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes, adapting the company’s strategy to maintain a competitive edge.
Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in the education recruitment sector, with a strong focus on the supply staff market.
- Leadership: Proven track record in managing a recruitment team, with the ability to inspire and lead by example.
- Sales Acumen: Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding sales quotas, with a strong understanding of business development in the recruitment industry. A proven track record of billed GP would be preferrable.
- Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the UK education recruitment market, including regulatory requirements, market trends, and customer needs.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at the highest levels.
- Results-Driven: A proactive, results-oriented approach, with the ability to make strategic decisions and execute them effectively.