Sales and Ops Director

About the Company A high-growth recruitment agency specialising in temporary and permanent placements across multi sectors. With a reputation for operational excellence and client-centric delivery, the business is seeking a dynamic Senior Sales & Operations Director to lead from the front and drive the next phase of strategic growth. Role Overview The Senior Sales & Operations Director will be responsible for the commercial and operational performance of the agency across both temp and perm recruitment services. This role demands a strong leader who can manage senior teams, scale sales functions, enhance operational processes, and consistently deliver results for clients and candidates. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy * Lead and mentor senior/divisional recruitment managers across multiple teams and specialisms. * Define and implement commercial and operational strategies aligned with long-term business goals. * Provide board-level input and contribute to organisational planning and decision-making. Sales & Business Development * Drive revenue growth across both temporary and permanent staffing divisions. * Secure, retain, and grow high-value client accounts through strategic partnerships. * Promote a culture of new business development and cross-selling across service lines. * Monitor performance metrics to ensure consistent achievement of sales targets. Operational Excellence * Oversee the full recruitment cycle, ensuring high fulfilment rates and regulatory compliance. * Optimise operational systems and workflows to support scalability. * Ensure consistent delivery standards and adherence to client SLAs. Talent & Team Development * Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement. * Lead succession planning and build strong leadership pipelines. * Support recruitment, development, and retention of top-tier internal talent. Candidate Profile * Proven leadership experience within the temporary and permanent recruitment industry, ideally in industrial, construction, or engineering sectors. * Track record of managing senior teams and growing multi-site or multi-division operations. * Strong commercial acumen with a results-driven approach to business growth. * Deep knowledge of labour market dynamics, compliance, and staffing delivery. * Excellent communicator with a hands-on, inspiring leadership style. What’s on Offer * Competitive base salary: £65,000 - £95,000 (depending on experience) * High-performing bonus structure linked to commercial performance * Executive-level benefits package * Direct influence at board level * An opportunity to shape, scale, and lead within a high-growth recruitment business * A collaborative and ambitious working culture built for success To find out more, please get in touch. Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 24hrs. Recruita Ltd is a Recruitment to Recruitment Consultancy. You can take reassurance from our recommendations on our website and LinkedIn profile. We recruit recruitment professionals Nationwide across all sectors, blue/white collar, temp and/or perm at all levels from Account Coordinators to Director level