Associate Director - US Data Recruitment

London (SW) | £80,000–£100,000 + commission + leadership bonus

What’s harder than building a high-performing recruitment team?

Taking over one that’s already good… and making it exceptional.

Because strong teams don’t need fixing.

They need direction, momentum, and the right leadership to scale.

That’s where this role comes in.

The opportunity

We are looking for an Associate Director or Director to lead its UK–US data recruitment team.

This isn’t a turnaround job.

It’s a growth play.

You’ll step into a team of 6 experienced consultants, already performing, already billing - with clear scope to expand further.

The market? US permanent recruitment.

The upside? Bigger deals, stronger fees, and serious earning potential.

We’re talking average deal sizes around $53k, with multiple consultants already exceeding $250k billings from Q1 alone.

What you’ll be doing

This is a true player–manager role.

You’ll lead from the front - not the sidelines.

Managing and developing a team of experienced consultants
Driving performance, activity and consistency
Owning and growing a high-value US-focused desk
Building on existing client relationships and deal flow
Shaping team strategy as it scales

Billing expectations are there - but balanced.

This is leadership first, with commercial impact still in your hands.

What makes this different

Bigger fees.

Stronger markets.

Less reliance on volume.

The US market changes the game - allowing you and your team to generate more revenue without the grind of extreme hours.

It’s a platform to lead well and bill well.

What we’re looking for

Proven experience leading recruitment teams
Strong permanent recruitment background
Commercially sharp, performance-driven mindset
Ideally exposure to the US market
Someone who develops people - not just manages numbers


The setup:

3 days in office (likely moving to 4 as the team grows)
South west London office
Team hours: 10am–7pm (Mon–Wed), more UK-aligned later in the week

What’s on offer:

£80,000–£100,000 base salary
Personal commission + leadership bonus
Established, high-performing team from day one
Access to a high-value US market desk
Clear pathway to build and scale a team further

Interested?

If you’re already leading - but want a bigger market, bigger numbers, and a stronger platform to build on…

Let’s have a conversation.

Apply now or get in touch directly.

Everyone gets a response.