About PartnerX Ltd
PartnerX is a strategic HR consultancy and talent acquisition services firm with a global footprint. Our mission is “Empower Your Workforce, One Solution at a Time.” We specialise in:
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- HR Consultancy & Advisory
- People Development
- Psychometric Solutions & Assessment
With headquarters in Dubai (PartnerX LLC FZ) and our UK branch now open (PartnerX Ltd), we combine global expertise and local insight to help businesses recruit quality talent, build high-performing teams, and optimise people strategies.
Role Overview – Recruitment Agency Manager
We seek an experienced Recruitment Agency Manager to lead and grow our UK-based recruitment operations. You will be responsible for managing all facets of the recruitment agency business today and scaling it for tomorrow. You will:
- Oversee daily agency operations, team performance, and candidate lifecycle management.
- Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and place top talent across multiple sectors.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients (companies needing hires) and manage service quality, delivery and satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with UK employment law, immigration regulations (where applicable), and best practices in recruitment.
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of recruiters, sourcers, sales/business development staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and deliver revenue targets, margin goals, and client acquisition objectives.
- Design effective recruitment strategies (sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding) for both permanent and contract roles.
- Ensure outstanding candidate experience and employer branding.
- Manage and monitor key metrics: time-to-hire, fill rates, client satisfaction, retention of placed candidates, and financial performance.
- Oversee budget, resources, tools, and technology needed for recruitment operations.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience managing a recruitment or staffing agency, OR equivalent leadership in high-volume recruitment / people operations.
- Strong business development and client relationship management skills.
- Thorough working knowledge of UK employment legislation, immigration rules (if hiring foreign nationals), equality & diversity standards.
- Excellent leadership abilities: able to manage, motivate, upskill, and retain high-performing recruitment teams.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to set and drive financial / growth targets.
- Analytical mindset, comfortable using recruitment data & KPIs to inform decisions.
- Degree (or equivalent RQF Level 6+) in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
Salary & Benefits
- Starting Salary of £40K – £45K depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus structure.
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
- Hybrid work options / flexibility, depending on business needs.
- Other standard UK employment benefits: pension, holiday, etc.
- Sponsorship available for non UK residents
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter stating your experience as a recruitment agency manager or in similar leadership / agency roles, your approach to growing and managing recruitment teams, as well as any experience with UK immigration / sponsorship.