CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/MANAGING DIRECTOR

As Managing Director / COO for Osborne Recruitment, you will be based in Ireland and will report directly to the CEO with responsibility for building, developing, leading and delivering growth in Ireland and Internationally. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Osborne, leading, and driving Recruitment Excellence in all locations across the recruitment, marketing & sales, client services and support teams to achieve the strategic goals and business growth in line with our ambitious 2028 Growth Strategy.
As Managing Director, you will champion a culture based on our values, team high performance, professionalism, delivering solutions focused recruitment excellence to our customers and a customer-first mindset. Working with and reporting directly to the CEO and Owner, this is a newly created role that offers a unique opportunity. You will champion recruitment excellence and nothing less than 5-star customer service.
As this is a new role created within the Osborne Group, the role will evolve in line with the Company Growth Strategy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Recruitment, Business Administration, or a related field essential. Master’s desirable.
• 10 years + recruitment consultancy experience highly desirable, with Irish and International experience highly desirable. Similar B2B & B2C industries will also be considered with turnovers in excess of €25 million per annum.
• Reputable proven track record in delivering growth and team high performance within the recruitment industry with Turnovers in excess of €25 million, and with a deep understanding of Recruitment Client Solutions and Services across Contingent, Temporary Staffing, MSS and MSP etc.
• Proven experience as a senior-level recruitment professional or similar role with a successful track record of recruiting high-quality talent.
• Proven track record in leading business scale up through strategic organic growth and / or mergers and acquisitions.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing effective recruitment strategies.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and drive high-performing teams.
• Proven experience in leading and developing recruitment professionals at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, clients and candidates.
• Deep understanding of talent acquisition trends, recruitment technologies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with diversity and inclusion initiatives and a commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment with core values aligned to Osbornes Values.
• Ambitious individual with an analytical mindset and with the ability to leverage data to make informed decisions and improve recruitment processes and efficiencies.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to delivering recruitment excellence and adhering to ethical standards.
• Passion for recruitment and recruitment excellence.
• Strong knowledge in and expertise in modern and traditional recruitment methodologies, technologies, strategies, AI and client solutions
• Proficient in MS Office / 365.

AD HOC DUTIES:

• In addition to the outlined responsibilities and qualifications, it is important to acknowledge that the MD role may involve ad hoc duties as the role evolves.

AT OSBORNE, WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, AND TEAMWORK. AS PART OF OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH A COMPANY THAT VALUES INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. SOME OF OUR OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive salary and commission structure
• 25 days annual leave plus Company days
• Pension & flexible benefits package
• Early finish on Fridays
• Hybrid working model
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Subsidised Maternity/Paternity leave
• A vibrant and inclusive workplace culture