About the Role
Division Manager - Build & Lead Our European Recruitment Division Step into leadership. Build a market. Shape a business. We're looking for an experienced Division Manager ready to take ownership of a high-growth European expansion. If you're a proven 360 recruiter with a track record of billing and developing others and you're motivated by building something from the ground up this is your opportunity to lead from the front. The OpportunityWith 25 years of success in UK engineering recruitment, we're expanding a strategic unit into Europe, focussed initially in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). This isn't just another role, it's a chance to build, scale, and lead a new business unit, combining your personal billing capability with team leadership and long-term market development. You'll have the backing of an established brand, delivery infrastructure, and leadership team but the autonomy to shape your market, strategy, and team culture. Your RoleAs a Division Manager, you'll balance hands-on billing with leadership responsibility, playing a key role in driving growth across the region:Lead and grow the European business unit, setting direction and driving performanceBuild, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of consultantsWin and develop new business across SME engineering clientsEstablish long-term stakeholder relationships within your vertical marketTake ownership of developing a new business unit (360 recruitment lifecycle)Drive team KPIs, revenue targets, and performance standardsCollaborate across the wider business to maximise client value and deliveryImplement best practice processes across compliance, delivery, and client managementAct as a key figure in shaping the long-term European growth strategy What We're Looking ForProven experience as a 360 recruiter, ideally within the European marketExperience leading, mentoring, or developing consultants (formal or informal)Strong business development skills and ability to open new marketsCommercial mindset with confidence engaging at stakeholder levelTrack record of consistent billing and KPI deliveryAmbition to step into or grow within a leadership roleA collaborative approach with a long-term, strategic outlookYou know recruitment is a sales-driven environment but you also understand that building a successful market takes leadership, structure, and vision. What You'll GetThe chance to build and lead a new European divisionClear pathway into senior leadership as part of a 3-year growth strategySupport from an established, reputable recruitment brandA collaborative, high-performance cultureStrong earning potential with leadership upsideHybrid working (2 days from home)Ongoing training, development, and leadership support