Account Director - Recruitment

Job Advert: Account Director - Recruitment

Location: Grimsby | Full-time | Salary £36K - £40K + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a seasoned recruitment leader who thrives on building trusted client relationships, shaping strategy, and driving results while maintaining a human touch?

We’re seeking a commercially minded Account Director to lead major client accounts, develop strategic workforce solutions, and support our continued growth. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking, values-driven agency during an exciting phase of growth and expansion.

About the Role

As Account Director, you’ll oversee a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring outstanding service delivery and long-term client satisfaction. You'll act as a strategic advisor, crafting bespoke recruitment strategies, identifying growth opportunities, and collaborating closely with our senior leadership team to shape the business's direction.

This is a senior leadership role that combines client strategy, team leadership, business development, and operational excellence. You’ll be empowered to make decisions, influence outcomes, and drive tangible impact—both for your clients and the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as the lead point of contact for high-value and strategic clients
• Designing and delivering tailored recruitment solutions
• Growing accounts through service expansion and client partnerships
• Leading and mentoring a high-performing recruitment delivery team
• Managing commercial performance and achieving revenue goals
• Advising clients on talent trends, employer branding, and workforce planning
• Ensuring compliance, quality, and operational efficiency
• Proven experience in recruitment account management or strategic client services
• A track record of leading key accounts and developing long-term partnerships
• Strong leadership skills and a collaborative, supportive management style
• Commercial acumen and experience managing revenue, margins, and performance
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• A strategic mindset with the drive to innovate and improve
• Competitive salary + bonus structure
• Supportive, ambitious, and people-first culture
• Autonomy and flexibility in how you manage your accounts
• Opportunity to shape strategy and influence business growth
• Career development in a growing, values-driven organisation
• Access to resources, marketing, admin, and candidate attraction support

YouWhy Join Us?

• Private healthcare - Tailored to suit you
• Up to 30 Days' annual leave - an additional day for each year of service
• Supportive environment - admin, marketing, and candidate attraction support
• Training and progression - clear development pathways
• A brilliant team - collaborative, inclusive and genuinely fun to work with

Our Values:

We Care | We Listen | We’re Authentic | We Take Ownership | We’re On It