Senior Recruitment Manager

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At Harnham, we are seeking a proven 360 recruitment leader from a staffing/agency background who knows how to drive performance, build trust, and take charge. This is more than just a management role, with a clear route to Director and beyond, and a defined trajectory over the next 5 years.

For almost 20 years, Harnham has built a strong reputation in the Data & AI space, connecting top-tier talent with the businesses shaping the future through data.

We’re proud to be a global leader with an award-winning track record, deep market knowledge, and a culture focused on performance, growth, and support. We recently placed the 15,000th candidate.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven success in a management position within a staffing agency — managing outcomes, KPIs, reporting, and a solid understanding of how a 360 recruitment agency works
• A natural organiser and engaging communicator
• Leads from the front, still billing, and driving standards
• A track record of developing junior consultants
• Business development and a growth mindset
• Energy, spark, and enthusiasm
• Office presence: 4 days a week in the office and 1 day remote

• Business Development
  • Lead the business development strategy, including market mapping and territory coverage
  • Build and strengthen relationships with new and existing hiring managers to win business for yourself and your team
  • Cross-sell Harnham’s wider offerings and represent the brand at client meetings and industry events
  • Collaborate with colleagues across teams to expand the customer base and maximize opportunities with clients
• Candidate Management
  • Drive team processes to deliver excellent service to candidates
  • Proactively identify high-demand candidates via advertising, Linked In, networking, and referrals
  • Oversee consistent aftercare to maintain long-term candidate relationships
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Own high-value clients and ensure smooth recruitment processes across the team
  • Lead by example in best-practice recruitment, coaching, and mentoring to help team members exceed targets
  • Recruit, onboard, and develop new hires while fostering a customer-centric, high-performance culture
  • Set, monitor, and review activity and performance targets, ensuring accurate reporting through the CRM system (Bullhorn)
  • Maintain accountability for team revenue against monthly and annual budgets

We have high standards and a collaborative, ambitious culture. We’re looking for someone with agency recruitment experience who understands the 360 model (proven success in both business development and delivery).

• Seniority level – Mid-Senior level
• Employment type – Full-time
• Job function – Sales and Business Development
• Industries – Staffing and Recruiting

We’re looking for candidates within the New York City Metropolitan Area and other locations as applicable.