Recruitment Team Manager – Artificial Intelligence (US Market Focus) Manchester (Hybrid)
Are you an experienced recruitment leader with a background in the Tech sector? We're a thriving recruitment agency specializing in placing Artificial Intelligence professionals across the UK, Europe, and the United States, with a particular focus on the US market. We're looking for a dynamic Recruitment Team Manager to lead our specialized AI recruitment team in Manchester.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to take the helm of a team of experienced AI recruiters operating primarily in the US market. You'll be responsible for leading, mentoring, and developing your team to deliver exceptional results, connecting top-tier AI talent with innovative organizations across the United States. From machine learning engineers and data scientists to AI researchers and backend developers, you'll oversee recruitment across the full spectrum of artificial intelligence disciplines.
As Recruitment Team Manager, you'll drive team performance, implement best practices, and build lasting relationships with key clients across US territories. While there's some cold outreach involved, the majority of new business comes through our dedicated lead generation activity, allowing you and your team to focus on what you do best – recruiting and relationship building.
You'll also have the opportunity to attend international trade fairs and events, conduct strategic client visits in the US, and truly immerse yourself in this specialist market while developing the next generation of AI recruitment talent.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a recruitment consultant or manager within the Tech sector (essential)
Strong leadership skills with demonstrable experience managing and developing recruitment teams
Ability to motivate, mentor, and drive team performance to achieve targets
Knowledge of the AI market or experience within technology recruitment is advantageous
Understanding of the US market and time zone management is beneficial
A strong track record of delivering results and building candidate and client relationships
Confident in business development and comfortable with some cold outreach activity
Self-motivated, ambitious, and driven by success
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events, particularly to the US
What We Offer
Generous individual commission scheme – up to 35% on all billings with no threshold
Team bonus scheme – rewarding collective success and collaboration
Flexible hybrid working – work in a way that suits you
Modern, well-equipped offices in central Manchester with excellent transport links
Comprehensive tools and software to help you and your team source candidates and clients efficiently
Dedicated marketing support – our in-house team actively promotes your personal brand online and generates leads for you
Perks and rewards designed to recognize and incentivize your hard work
International exposure – attend trade fairs and events across the US and other geographies
Supportive, collaborative environment – join a leadership team that values your expertise and invests in your success
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