Recruitment Account Manager

Overview

Job Title: Account Manager – Recruitment Delivery

Location: London (US & EMEA focus)

This organisation is a boutique search and executive recruitment firm specialising in high‑growth technology, product and leadership hiring for startups, scale‑ups and select finance partners. The team partners directly with C‑suite founders and hiring leaders across the US and EMEA to deliver high‑impact talent for critical roles with precision and speed. Their approach focuses on quality shortlists, deep market insight and transparent delivery — fewer conversations, stronger hires and predictable outcomes.

The Account Manager will be a core part of the delivery team, responsible for managing end‑to‑end recruitment processes for clients across tech, product and professional markets. They will build strong relationships with hiring managers, source and engage high‑quality candidates, and ensure smooth progression through the recruitment lifecycle. This role suits a self‑motivated recruiter with 1–4 years’ experience who is ambitious, coachable and excited by fast‑paced growth.

• Manage full recruitment cycles from brief to offer and placement.
• Partner with clients to define role requirements, interview plans and competitive compensation ranges.
• Build targeted candidate pipelines using market research, outreach and proactive sourcing.
• Conduct candidate screening, interview preparation and offer negotiation.
• Maintain high‑touch communication with clients and candidates throughout the process.
• Deliver against agreed metrics (shortlists, interview progression, placements) with a focus on quality outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with the wider team to share market insights, feedback and strategy.

• Delivery of quality shortlists in tight timelines, aligned with client needs.
• Strong candidate experience and high conversion rates through interview and offer stages.
• Ownership of assigned roles and consistent progress on multiple simultaneous searches.
• A professional, proactive and consultative approach that builds trust internally and externally.

• Experience: 1–4 years in recruitment delivery (tech recruitment experience is a bonus but not essential).
• Skills:
• Strong communication and relationship management.
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders and candidates at all levels.
• Ability to handle multiple roles simultaneously with a high degree of organisation.
• Mindset: Motivated, driven to scale in a high‑growth environment, and eager to contribute to a team that values quality over quantity.
• Professional Presence: Polished phone manner, articulate communicator, and aligned with a performance‑focused culture.

• Competitive base salary with highly rewarding commission structure.
• Clear performance metrics and progression opportunities, including paths to leadership.
• Access to employee incentive schemes and potential stake/option opportunities in the business.

• Market‑centric, data‑driven recruitment philosophy with emphasis on precision and insight
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• Flexible working arrangements balanced with core collaboration hours.
• Regular team events, social gatherings and incentives that support a supportive, ambitious culture.
• Exposure to US and EMEA markets and clients, including startups through to well‑funded scale‑ups.