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Director / Head of Division
London – Hybrid Working
£100,000 basic salary + uncapped commission
Year-one OTE: £250,000+
Are you ready to build a high-performing public sector division and lead retained executive searches at the top of UK government, Public Sector and Defence technology?
The Opportunity
This is a genuine leadership appointment. You will take full ownership of a Public Sector division within an established Technology Executive Search firm, with complete autonomy to build your team, culture and client relationships. The business already has the infrastructure, client base and brand to support serious growth, and you will personally lead the most complex and senior government and defence technology mandates across the UK, Europe and beyond.
The Business
- Market-leading retained executive search firm specialising in Public Sector, Government Technology, Defence, AI and Digital Transformation.
- Average fees of £30,000+ per placement with a high-value, low-volume, high-impact business model.
- Stable, experienced team with average tenure exceeding five years.
- Performance measured by delivery, credibility and outcomes with no arbitrary KPIs.
- Strong investment in executive coaching, development and long-term career progression.
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The Role
- Take full ownership of Public Sector division strategy, growth and delivery.
- Lead retained and exclusive search campaigns across government, defence and public sector technology.
- Build, manage and develop a high-performing team of search consultants.
- Drive business development with new and existing clients at board level.
- Represent the firm at senior government and technology forums and industry events.
- Contribute to firmwide leadership and shape overall strategy.
Who We Are Looking For
- A proven leader from executive search (ideally technology) or senior public sector recruitment who has operated at or near board level and is ready to run a division.
- Demonstrable track record in executive search or senior public sector recruitment.
- Confident advising and influencing C-suite and senior government stakeholders.
- Experience leading or developing a team, or clear readiness to do so.
- Commercially astute, with the credibility and presence to win and retain major clients.
- Comfortable with retained or exclusive mandates and research-led methodology.
- Ambitious, intellectually rigorous and motivated by quality over volume.
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In Return
- £100,000 basic salary, structured to reflect your seniority and experience.
- Uncapped commission with typical year-one OTE of £250,000+.
- Equity or profit-share pathway for the right long-term appointment.
- Structured executive coaching and personalised development plan.
- Genuine seat at the leadership table with real influence over firm direction.
- Regular international travel and presence at senior government and technology events.
- Sociable, high-performing culture with strong incentives and team events.
Confidentiality
This appointment is being managed on a confidential basis. Full details of the client organisation, current team structure and specific mandates will be shared under confidentiality at interview stage.
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If you have a background in executive search or public-sector recruitment and the ambition to lead a division at a firm that genuinely invests in its people, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
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