Vice President

VP- Business Development and Operational office Lead

We're partnering with a global technology recruitment business looking to appoint a Vice President to lead and scale its US headquarters in Miami.

With an established presence across international markets and a strong platform supporting some of the most innovative technology businesses, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing US operation and play a key role in its next phase of expansion. The Miami office partners with ambitious AI and technology businesses across the US, supporting some of the most impactful and forward-thinking companies in the market.

This isn't simply a leadership position where you'll inherit a team and maintain the status quo. The business has ambitious growth plans, has recently secured a new 20-person office, and is looking for someone who can set the standard, build the culture and lead the operation through its next stage of growth.

You'll have an established team of consultants to lead from day one, alongside the backing of an experienced senior leadership team and a wider global infrastructure.

The Role

As Vice President, you'll take ownership of the Miami office/ US HQ, combining strategic leadership with a hands-on, client-focused approach.

You'll be responsible for setting the pace, establishing standards and creating an environment where recruiters can perform, develop and progress into future leaders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, developing and scaling an established team of recruitment consultants.
• Setting the strategy, culture and performance standards for the Miami office.
• Developing existing talent, bringing through rookies and building the next generation of leaders.
• Driving revenue growth, team performance and the overall commercial success of the US operation.
• Remaining client-facing, building strategic relationships with key accounts and leading by example.
• Implementing effective processes, accountability and performance management to support sustainable growth.
• Working closely with senior leadership to shape the US strategy and capitalize on opportunities across the market.
• Playing a key role in expanding the office towards its next stage of growth.

Who We're Looking For:

We're interested in established recruitment leaders who are commercially minded, process-driven and genuinely enjoy building teams and scaling businesses.

You'll ideally bring:

• A proven track record of leading a recruitment team, with flexibility around team size.
• Experience developing consultants, bringing through rookies and creating future leaders.
• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of driving revenue and team performance.
• A structured, process-driven approach, with the ability to establish clear standards and accountability.
• A client-focused mindset and the ability to lead from the front.
• The ambition to build a high-performing office and play a significant role in its growth.

US recruitment market experience is essential.

We're open to leaders from different recruitment specialisms, provided you have the leadership capability, commercial mindset and ambition to scale an operation.

What's on Offer?

• $150,000+ base salary, we are flexible on this
• Quarterly and annual bonuses linked to team performance and business growth.
• Personal commission.
• Equity opportunity within your first 12 months.
• A seat at the table, with genuine influence over the direction of the US business.
• An established team to lead from day one.
• World-class training, development and strategic support from the senior leadership team and respected industry advisors.
• The infrastructure and resources of a global business, with the opportunity to make a significant impact locally.
• Tax benefits meaning you keep more of what you earn compared to other states in the US.

Relocation Support

The business is open to candidates relocating from the UK or other US locations.

All relocation costs will be covered, making this a genuine opportunity for an experienced leader looking to take the next step in their career in Miami.

Interested?

If you're an ambitious recruitment leader who wants to build, lead and scale a US operation with the backing to make it happen, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly or get in touch for a confidential conversation to learn more.