Recruitment Manager (Contracts Business) – Perth

Salary Structure: super competitive based pay, plus uncapped commission and team override (billing and non-billing opportunities available DOE)

Base Salary: up to120K AUD

Location: QBE L8 East, 200 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000 Australia

Work Model: 5 days in-office (with early finishes at 3 PM on Fridays)

Advance your career with Spencer Ogden

Spencer Ogden is a global recruitment consultancy specializing in the natural resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors. We prioritize professional development, employee well-being, and sustainable impact. Our Contract Desks are all in hot markets focusing on placing White Collar Freelancers/Contractors across Power, Renewables, Infrastructure and Sustainability.

We are seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead our contracting recruitment team in Perth. This role is suited to a motivated leader with a strong contract (placing white collar technical freelancers or contractors) recruitment background and a passion for team development and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 2+ recruitment consultants, identifying and nurturing talent.

Oversee the training and progression of trainee consultants, consultants, and principal Consultants.

Conduct performance reviews and implement strategies to enhance team productivity.

Develop new clients and business, and manage candidate sourcing, and delivery to hit the individual billing target.

Pitch and present recruitment solutions to clients (new and existing), negotiating contracts and fees

Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management, clients, and candidates.

Driving margin, contract length, and NFI.

Resolve complex issues involving clients and candidates on behalf of junior team members.

Role Model best practice to contribute and embed an office wide high performing Sales Culture

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum 4 years’ experience in a recruitment AGENCY environment, NOT inhouse or talent acquisition or RPO.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a 360 or key accounts role (Client and candidate facing, inc New Business Development,/Account Expansion Strategy, Head Hunting and Market Mapping), NOT delivery.

Minimum 1 year’ experience in people management.

Experience within Power, Renewables, Infrastructure and Sustainability is desirable, but a growth mindset and passion to learn is a must. if in an adjacent induatry you must be placing white collar and/or technical contract roles.

Proven track record in managing client relationships and achieving revenue targets and objectives.

Individual who possesses strong commercial acumen.

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience managing teams and handling negotiations.

Professional business English speaking/writing is required for the role.

Benefits

Super competitive base salary, uncapped commission (no threshold), team override bonus.

International relocation after 24 months+ service and global transfer opportunities.

Structured training and career development programmes.

A collaborative and high-energy work environment, and an opportunity to be part of the rebuild of the Perth office- lmeaning super career opportunities for high perforemrs.

Fridays off at 3 PM, birthday leave, volunteer/charity leave.

Regular social events, office perks like fresh fruit and stocked fridges, global incentive trips (previous destinations include Bali, Tokyo, and Cape Town).

Application Process

Initial screening with the Talent Team.

Complete the AssessFirst assessment

Interview with the Hiring Manager.

Business plan presentations with the Hiring Manager, and meet and greet with the team

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