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Director of Recruitment
£70,000–£80,000 base + uncapped commission
Reporting to: Founder
Location: Hybrid | 2–3 days per week in the office
Lead the next chapter of Elemed.
Every successful recruitment leader reaches the same crossroads.
You can continue building someone else's business or you can help shape one. We're looking for a recruitment leader with the credibility to build high-performing teams, the commercial instinct to continue winning business, and the ambition to help define the future of Elemed.
You'll combine hands-on commercial leadership with the opportunity to develop exceptional people, influence business strategy and help shape the next phase of our growth.
You'll still be close to the market, leading from the front through your own client relationships and high-value permanent and contract placements, but your greatest impact will come from developing exceptional recruiters, creating a culture of accountability and excellence, and building a business that continues to set the standard within specialist HealthTech recruitment.
If you're looking for another management role, this probably isn't it.
If you're looking for the opportunity to help shape the future of a respected specialist recruitment business, we'd love to talk.
Why this role exists
Elemed has spent the last decade building a respected reputation as a specialist recruitment partner to the global HealthTech industry.
The foundations are built. The reputation is established. Now we're looking for the leader who will help take Elemed to its next stage of growth.
We're looking for someone who wants more than another leadership title. Someone who wants the opportunity to influence the direction of a business, develop exceptional recruiters and help shape the future of our organisation.
You'll inherit a strong foundation: delivering across Europe and the US in a Founder-Led business with a seat at leadership level.
You'll have the freedom to shape the next chapter of an already respected specialist recruitment business, building on the strong foundations already in place while taking Elemed to its next level of growth.
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This is an opportunity to create lasting impact, not only through the deals you personally deliver, but through the people you develop, the standards you set and the culture you help build.
The Role
As Director of Recruitment you'll play a central role in shaping the commercial and operational success of the business.
You'll continue to lead from the front, maintaining your own presence in the market while developing the people, processes and culture that will define Elemed's next phase of growth.
This is a billing Director role.
Working closely with the Founder, you'll have genuine influence over recruitment strategy, organisational development and business performance.
What you'll be responsible for
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of permanent and consulting recruiters.
- Continue to generate revenue through your own high-value permanent and contract placements.
- Lead by example, demonstrating exceptional recruitment through your own desk and client relationships.
- Create a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Develop future leaders within the business through coaching and mentoring.
- Use data and performance insights to improve consistency, quality and commercial performance.
- Champion AI and emerging technology to enhance recruiter productivity and client outcomes.
- Partner directly with the Founder to shape business strategy, growth plans and future organisational structure.
- Continue expanding Elemed's presence across international markets, particularly Europe and North America.
What you'll bring
You'll already have established yourself as a respected recruitment leader. You'll likely be operating today as a Director, Associate Director or similar leadership role within a specialist life science or medtech recruitment business and be looking for the opportunity to play a more influential role in shaping a company's future.
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We're looking for someone who brings:
- A proven track record in Life Sciences recruitment, ideally MedTech, although Biotech and lifescience experience will also be considered.
- Experience building, developing and leading successful recruitment teams.
- A strong personal billing history across permanent and contract recruitment.
- A leadership style built around coaching, collaboration and leading by example.
- A data-driven approach to performance management and decision making.
- A genuine interest in AI and how technology can improve recruitment performance.
- The ability to create energy, accountability and high standards across a growing business.
- A visible leadership style, with a willingness to spend at least two to three days each week in the office while confidently leading remote teams when required.
What you'll get
- £70,000–£80,000 base salary.
- Uncapped commission on your own revenue
- Team profit share
- Direct line to the Founder.
- A seat at the executive leadership table.
- Significant autonomy to influence the direction of the business.
- The opportunity to participate in a future equity scheme currently in development.
- The opportunity to shape the next chapter of an already respected specialist recruitment business.
- The opportunity to build a lasting leadership legacy in one of the most specialist and purpose-driven recruitment markets.
Why join Elemed?
Exceptional recruitment leaders rarely move because they're looking for another job, they move because they're looking for a bigger opportunity.
An opportunity to influence strategy, to build exceptional teams, to develop future leaders, to leave a lasting mark on a business.
If you're ready to help shape the future of Elemed, we'd love to start the conversation.
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