Associate Director, Technology & Engineering Recruitment

About the Role

Join Zebra People as an experienced technology recruiter leading the expansion of our established Technology & Engineering division. This senior, hands-on position requires someone well-versed in market dynamics, capable of delivering top-notch results, and eager to shape and expand a successful practice with the support of an experienced team and an international recruitment group.

The role builds on strong existing foundations including Preferred Supplier List (PSL) relationships, and a substantial network of start-up, scale-up, and enterprise clients across the UK, US, and Europe. You will deliver both traditional recruitment and embedded talent services.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the growth strategy and continued expansion of the Technology & Engineering recruitment practice at Zebra People.
• Enhance existing client partnerships, PSLs, and leverage an international client network.
• Develop and promote a clear and distinctive market proposition.
• Secure new permanent, contract, and embedded recruitment assignments.
• Establish and nurture trusted relationships with CTOs, CIOs, engineering leaders, and talent acquisition teams.
• Maintain active involvement in business development, recruitment, and service delivery.
• Expand a strong professional network within technology leadership and software engineering sectors.
• Utilize market insights and data analytics to identify business opportunities and offer strategic advice to clients.
• Employ an advanced recruitment technology stack, regularly updated, to enhance research, sourcing, insights, and productivity.
• Apply AI and automation thoughtfully, while emphasizing the significance of human judgement and genuine market expertise.
• Contribute to Zebra Talks Tech and other community-building events in the technology sector.
• Lead and develop a high-performing recruitment team as the practice grows.
• Collaborate across Zebra People and the wider HW Group to uncover new business avenues.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in technology recruitment with strong personal billing achievements.
• Credibility and a well-established network within Technology and Engineering fields.
• Demonstrated success in acquiring new business and developing long-lasting client relationships.
• Experience in building or substantially growing a recruitment desk, market segment, or practice.
• Possesses a growth mindset and confidence to pursue new business opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial approach with willingness to innovate.
• Experience mentoring or coaching recruitment professionals.
• Interest in leveraging technology, AI, and modern work methodologies to enhance recruitment outcomes.

About Zebra People

Zebra People is part of HW Group, a recruitment group with £30 million turnover, serving clients globally with offices in London, Leeds, Birmingham, and Manchester. Our Technology & Engineering practice serves a diverse client base ranging from start-ups to international organizations across the UK, US, and Europe. We also deliver embedded recruitment solutions, allowing varied and meaningful engagement with clients.

Through Zebra Talks Tech, we foster a technology community to exchange ideas, build networks, and explore industry trends.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive commission structure leading the market.
• Hybrid working model with three days remote work weekly.
• Access to a co-working office space at Soho Works in Shoreditch.
• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere globally for up to three weeks annually.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Additional annual leave day per year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Private health insurance through Vitality.
• Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave, up to six months.
• Two paid charity days annually.
• Flexibility to work from any of the four Group offices.