Head of Contract Recruitment

Head of Contract Recruitment (UK) - Construction & Civil Engineering

Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 basic (DOE) + Profit Share

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm Flexible Fridays

Parking: Free onsite parking

Join Novax Recruitment Group - Shape the Future of Contract Recruitment

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking an ambitious and entrepreneurial recruitment leader to head up and grow our UK Contract Recruitment Division within the Construction & Civil Engineering sector.

Founded in 2020, Novax has rapidly scaled to a £5m turnover business, operating across the UK and USA. Our current success has been driven by contract recruitment within the public sector and permanent white-collar placements across construction and civil engineering. This role marks the next phase of our strategic growth.

The Opportunity:

This is a unique "build-from-scratch" opportunity. You'll take full ownership of launching, developing, and scaling a dedicated contract desk in the construction and civil engineering space. That includes:

• Designing and implementing your own recruitment processes
• Building and leading your own team
• Owning your P&L with the support of the senior leadership team
• Establishing relationships with new clients and growing contract revenue streams

What You'll Need:

• Proven experience in contract recruitment within construction or civil engineering
• Strong knowledge of the UK recruitment market
• Experience building a desk or division from the ground up (or strong ambition to do so)
• Leadership skills with the ability to hire, mentor, and manage a team
• Commercial acumen and a growth mindset

What We Offer:

• Competitive basic salary between £40,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
• Attractive profit share scheme - be rewarded for your success
• The freedom to build your own division your way
• Modern offices in Altrincham with free onsite parking
• Flexible working on Fridays - because we believe in work-life balance
• A clear route to directorship for the right individual

Join us at Novax Recruitment Group and become a key part of our journey as we expand further into the contract market. This is your chance to make a lasting impact in a business that supports innovation, autonomy, and ambition.