Recruitment Team Leader – Business Development

Company: Shorterm Group
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Location: Derbyshire
Job Description:

Recruitment Team LeaderLocation: Derby (Hybrid – 1 day a week WFH) Job Type: Full-time | PermanentSalary: 41,000 + car allowanceReports to: Operations Manager

About UsAt Shorterm Group, we’re passionate about connecting talented people with industry-leading businesses. As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for an ambitious Recruitment Team Leader to lead, inspire and develop a high-performing recruitment team while driving profitable business growth. Our office based from Derby, East Midlands specialises in rail/rolling stock recruitment, we have a vast portfolio of clients in which we’re extremely proud of, including industry leaders such as Alstom, Hitachi and Siemens to name only just a few.

The RoleAs Recruitment Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for managing and developing a successful recruitment team, delivering exceptional service to clients and candidates, and achieving ambitious commercial targets.You’ll lead from the front-driving business development, coaching your team, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across all areas of the recruitment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities* Lead, coach and develop a high-performing recruitment team.* Drive new business development and identify opportunities for profitable growth within existing clients.* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and candidates.* Set clear objectives, KPIs and performance expectations for the team.* Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, appraisals and performance reviews.* Recruit, train and onboard new team members.* Support the team in winning, managing and growing key client accounts.* Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR and company policies.* Monitor financial performance, budgets and gross profit.* Work collaboratively with internal departments including HR, Payroll, Finance and Credit Control.

About YouYou’ll be a confident leader with a proven track record in business development, who enjoys motivating others and delivering outstanding results – while recruitment experience would be beneficial, it’s certainly not essential.

Essential Experience* Minimum 2 years’ experience managing a successful sales team.* Strong business development and client management experience.* Track record of delivering revenue and profit targets.* Experience coaching and developing staff. Skills* Outstanding communication and leadership skills.* Commercially minded with excellent negotiation skills.* Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.* Excellent organisational and time management skills.* Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

What We Offer* Competitive salary and uncapped bonus potential.* Buy and sell holiday scheme* Electric car scheme * Birthdays off* Clear career progression opportunities.* Ongoing learning and professional development.* Supportive and collaborative working environment.* Opportunity to shape and grow your own team.

Ready to Apply?If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership career and want to make a real impact within a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and join the Shorterm Group team.…

Posted: July 23rd, 2026