Position: Recruitment Director / Team Leader
Location: RIZE HQ, Upper Street, Angel, London
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and high-performing Recruitment Director / Team Leader to join our leadership team.
This role is ideal for a proven 360 recruiter with at least 3 years of consistent revenue generation in either the contract or permanent markets — particularly within technical, engineering, or technology-led sectors.
Whether you’re already leading a successful team or ready to step into a leadership role, this is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level in a business that values impact, drive, and commercial leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead by example with hands-on billing and delivery across contract or perm desks
- Develop and execute a strategy to grow revenue and expand market presence in Germany
- Manage, mentor and develop a team of recruiters (or build one from the ground up)
- Drive business development activities and build relationships with key clients and stakeholders
- Oversee candidate sourcing, client engagement, and successful placements
- Report on team performance and ensure targets are met or exceeded
- Support the development of junior recruiters and help build a high-performing team culture
About You
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a successful 360 recruiter
- Strong billing history with demonstrable success in permanent or contract placements
- Fluent in German and English – able to engage with candidates and clients across the DACH region
- Proven experience in technical, engineering, telecommunications, ICT, or energy sectors
- Comfortable leading from the front in a hands-on billing role
- Commercially minded with strong client development and relationship management skills
- Experience managing or mentoring recruiters is highly desirable
- Strong network and existing relationships in Germany would be highly advantageous
