Harvey Nash
Head of Tech Specialisms - Scotland
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Head of Technology Specialisms - Scotland
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Build the future of Technology Recruitment in Scotland
Harvey Nash has been building connections between exceptional technology talent and high-growth organisations for over 35 years—from scale-ups to global enterprises. As part of our continued investment in Scotland, we’re seeking an experienced recruitment leader to shape our Tech Specialisms business.
This is a rare opportunity for hands-on ownership of a successful permanent recruitment team, combined with the build of a new private sector contracts division. With the backing of Britain’s #1 fin-tech recruitment brand, you’ll drive strategy, scale markets, develop teams, and spearhead Scotland’s growth.
About the Role
Meet the challenge of leading Scotland’s technology recruitment strategy today—while defining its vision for tomorrow. You’ll own the growth of our existing permanent recruitment team alongside an entirely new contracts division, and collaborate strategically with the Head of Scotland to create real impact.
Responsibilities
- Lead the growth of Harvey Nash’s Technology Specialisms business across Scotland, blending strategy with commercial delivery
- Build and scale a high-performing private sector contracts division from the ground up
- Drive new business and expand market share across Scotland’s tech sector
- Develop long-term partnerships with senior technology leaders (Software Engineering, AI, Cloud, Cyber Security, and more)
- Coach and mentor consultants to foster a specialist, high-performing team
- Collaborate with the Head of Scotland to shape sustainable growth
- Expand specialist recruitment capabilities in:
- Software Engineering
- Data & Analytics
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Cyber Security
- Architecture
- Leadership & Strategy
- Projects & Change
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Requirements
- Proven success as a leader in technology recruitment, with experience in either permanent, contract, or both sectors
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of winning new business and utilising consultative sales tactics
- Experience leading, developing, and inspiring recruitment teams to excelling performance
- Passion for building specialist markets and culture-driven growth
- Ability to operate confidently at a senior stakeholder level, balancing client relationships with candidate experience
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to scale impact and carve a distinct career with Harvey Nash Scotland
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What We Offer
- A genuine opportunity to build and own Scotland’s Technology Specialisms business from the ground up
- Heritable strong foundations—starting with a successful permanent team
- Full autonomy to design and execute growth for a new contracts division
- Backing from the #1 fin-tech brand in global tech recruitment
- Heavy investment in AI, specialist talent markets, and tech-sector leadership
- Some of the strongest financial returns in the market:
- Up to 35% commission on contracts
- Up to 25% commission on permanent placements
- 15% quarterly bonus
- Profit-sharing potential as the business scales
- Hybrid flexibility (3 onsite, 2 remote per week)
- A collaborative leadership team and culture prioritising specialist recruitment excellence
- Clear lines to regional leadership growth as the business expands
Join Harvey Nash Scotland in reshaping technology recruitment—apply today if you’re ready to leave your mark.
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