Delivery Team Leader – Defence Recruitment | Whiteley

Are you looking to take your next step into leadership without losing the thrill of recruitment delivery?

We're looking for an experienced recruitment professional to join a high-performing Defence team supporting one of the UK's most prestigious clients, that we at Matchtech have had the pleasure of working with for several years.

This is a unique opportunity for a successful consultant who loves delivery and relationship management but is ready to play a bigger role in developing others.

Why this role stands out?

Unlike many recruitment leadership positions, this role is not about business development.

Your time will typically be split:

• 80% hands-on recruitment delivery

• 20% team leadership, coaching and performance guidance

You'll be:

• Owning and growing an established contract desk within our Defence business

• Delivering high-quality contract recruitment solutions into a major customer account

• Leading, mentoring and influencing a team of 6 delivery consultants

• Building credibility through your own billing performance and market expertise

• Supporting team members with candidate attraction, qualification and delivery strategies

• Driving contractor engagement within a highly competitive market

• Collaborating with senior leadership to maximise account performance and growth opportunities

• Creating a high-performance culture where individuals are motivated, accountable and successful

Who We're Looking For

This is ideal for a Senior Consultant, Principal Consultant or Team Leader from a contract recruitment background who wants more responsibility without moving into a purely managerial role.

You may be:

• An experienced 360 Consultant looking to move into leadership without the pressure of sales targets and BD activity.

• A strong Delivery or 180 Consultant already mentoring others and ready to gain formal leadership experience.

• A proven recruiter with excellent client and candidate management skills who enjoys helping others succeed.

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong recruitment delivery experience

• Excellent candidate control and stakeholder management

• Credibility and professionalism

• A coaching mindset

• The ability to lead by example and elevate team performance

Why Join Us?

✅ Take ownership of a warm, established contract desk

✅ Lead a team from day one while continuing to bill

✅ Clear progression pathway into Delivery Manager leadership

✅ Work on one of the UK's most significant Defence recruitment accounts

✅ Be supported by experienced and invested leaders

✅ Earn through both personal performance and team success

✅ Join a business with long-term account stability and growth potential

About Matchtech

For over 40 years, Matchtech, part of Gattaca plc, has connected exceptional talent with some of the world's leading engineering, technology and defence organisations.

As a market-leading STEM recruiter, we're trusted to solve complex talent challenges across critical industries, helping organisations innovate and grow.

Everything we do is guided by our values of Trust, Professionalism, Ambition and Fun. Combined with industry-leading training, technology and career development, we'll give you the platform to build a successful and rewarding recruitment career.

Our Recruitment Process

We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for everyone.

Our process may include a combination of telephone, video and face-to-face interviews.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Whether that's interview questions in advance, alternative formats, flexible scheduling or a pre-interview office visit, we're happy to accommodate what helps you perform at your best.

You'll be working alongside a highly respected manager who is known for developing people, creating a positive environment and supporting long-term career growth.

If you're ready to step into a leadership role without sacrificing your billing potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s talk.