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Associate Director
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Salary
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£38,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
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SOC 3416 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (37% match). If the code is right — and Oliver James is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
🚨 Associate Director- 𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 🚨
Location: Manchester HQ
Earning Potential: Competitive salary + uncapped US market commission + leadership incentives
Our US Change & Tech business is growing rapidly, and we're looking for an experienced Team Lead to help drive the next stage of that growth.
This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team within one of the most profitable recruitment markets globally, while continuing to bill, develop key client relationships, and play a genuine role in shaping the future of the division.
Based in our Manchester HQ, you'll have the backing of an established US business with over a decade of success, a strong client base, and ambitious expansion plans.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦?
✅ Established US Business - Over 10 years of success, with offices in New York (150 consultants) and Charlotte, with Chicago and Dallas launching soon.
✅ A Team Ready to Grow - Join an established desk with live clients, existing revenue and the opportunity to develop and scale a high-performing team.
✅ High-Value Market - The US contract market offers exceptional earning potential, with top performers billing £1m+ annually.
✅ Leadership With Impact - You'll have the autonomy to coach, develop and build a successful team while remaining hands-on in the market.
✅ Global Collaboration - Work closely with our US offices through regular travel, cross-office collaboration and long-term international opportunities, including relocation if that's part of your future plans.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫...
✨ An experienced Recruitment Manager, or Senior Managing Consultant ready to step into Directorship.
✨ A proven track record of billing and developing long-term client relationships.
✨ Experience coaching, mentoring or managing recruiters.
✨ Someone who leads by example, enjoys developing people and thrives in a high-performance environment.
✨ Ambitious, commercial and excited by the opportunity to build something bigger.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐭 -
🏅 Competitive base salary with uncapped US market commission.
🏅 Leadership incentives and a clear route into Directorship.
🏅 The opportunity to shape and grow your own team.
🏅 Industry-leading training and leadership development.
🏅 Regular travel to our US offices, with relocation opportunities available.
If you're looking for more than just your next management role and want the opportunity to lead within one of Oliver James' fastest-growing international markets, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 Get in touch for a confidential conversation!!
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3416 going rate of £38,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.