Recruitment & Business Manager/Director – Executive Search Division
Osborne Executive Search partners with highly reputable organisations to identify, attract, and secure exceptional leadership talent that drives long-term business success. As part of the continued expansion of our Executive Search division, we are seeking an experienced Recruitment & Business Manager/Director to lead and grow a high-performing practice focused on delivering strategic, consultative, and executive-level talent solutions. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished recruitment leader who is passionate about executive search, trusted advisory relationships, and building a strong market presence within a respected and ambitious search practice.
This role is ideally suited to a commercially driven professional who thrives in a relationship-led environment and is motivated by the opportunity to shape leadership teams across a diverse client portfolio. Working within Osborne Executive Search, you will partner closely with senior decision-makers, deliver retained search assignments, and contribute to the continued growth and positioning of the division in the executive search market. In return, you will join a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where expertise, credibility, and innovation are highly valued, and where you can make a genuine strategic impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and grow the Executive Search Division in Ireland and Internationally, ensuring alignment with the Group Growth Strategy.
Deliver on strategic recruitment plans, client development, and business growth targets.
Drive exceptional recruitment and service delivery for your own clients and team accounts.
Build strong relationships with clients, identifying and developing new business opportunities.
Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and high performance in line with Osborne’s values.
Oversee and mentor a team of recruitment professionals to achieve and exceed performance goals.
Promote the Osborne brand by ensuring the highest quality service is delivered consistently to clients and candidates.
Champion a positive, accountable, and customer-centric environment across the division.
What You’ll Bring:
Educated to degree level essential. Masters level desirable.
Proven track record in executive search recruitment, business development and leadership.
Experience leading high-performing recruitment teams and achieving ambitious growth targets.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive business growth both locally and internationally.
Exceptional communication, client management, and leadership skills.
Commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive team culture.
Why Join Osborne?
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
Hybrid working model & early finish on Fridays
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Health and wellness programs
Subsidised Maternity/Paternity leave
To find out more about the role, please contact Shona McManus, CEO/Owner in absolute confidence at shona.mcmanus@osborne.ie. Alternatively, you can send your CV directly through the link provided.
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.
If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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