Director, Sales Recruiting | UK & Ireland

Own Company

Own Company

People & HR, Sales & Business Development

London, UK

Posted on Apr 15, 2026

Description

Director, Sales Recruiting | UK & Ireland

Location: London (Hybrid)

Reporting to: VP of EMEA Recruiting

The Opportunity

We are looking for a visionary Director of Sales Recruiting to architect and execute a world class talent engine for our UK and Ireland sales organizations. The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner to our UKI CEO and COO and responsible for driving a high performance Recruiting team.

You will lead a specialized team of Recruiters to identify, engage and land top talent in a fiercely competitive, fast-paced environment. You'll work in a matrix style environment partnering closely with our VP of Employee Success (HR) Business Partner and our UKI Talent Attraction (Sourcing) leader. If you are a talent strategist who thrives on data, innovation and senior stakeholder management you'll thrive in our environment.

Key Priorities & Impact

  • Strategic Advisor: Act as a critical partner to Sales leaders, translating complex business objectives into actionable, multi-year headcount and talent strategies.

  • Team Transformation: Lead and mentor a high-performing Recruiting team. You’ll foster an environment of excellence, providing the coaching and development necessary to turn Recruiters into elite talent advisors.

  • Modernization & AI: Drive the adoption of next-gen Recruitment tech. We’re looking for a leader who experiments with AI, advanced CRM workflows and automation to gain a competitive edge.

  • Data-Driven Influence: Move beyond basic metrics. Use deep-funnel analytics and market intelligence to influence business decisions, predict hiring trends, and optimize ROI.

  • Brand Stewardship: Elevate our employer value proposition in the sales community, ensuring we are the "employer of choice" for top-tier revenue generators. Serve as the London Recruiting Site leader bringing Recruiting teams together to work towards our collective hiring goals.

The Success Profile

  • Business Acumen: Highly commercial leader who enjoys getting embedded in the business through relationships, curiosity and market intel.

  • Experienced Leader: You have a proven track record as a Recruiting Director (or equivalent) within a matrixed, global organization.

  • Agility Expert: You thrive in "fast-paced" environments. You thrive through ambiguous challenges and provide structure and clarity to your stakeholders and team.

  • Innovative Mindset: You are an early adopter of new technologies and not afraid to experience with new technology to save time and increase efficiency.

  • Master Communicator: You can command a room of senior executives and build trust through transparency, data and emotional intelligence.