Head of Contract Recruitment

Head of Contract Recruitment – Arthur Financial

Location: London

Reporting to the UK Managing Director

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving excellence in recruitment?

Arthur Financial, an award-winning recruitment firm specialising in the London and Lloyd’s insurance market, is seeking a Head of Contract Recruitment to lead and expand our interim recruitment function.

Why Arthur Financial?

At Arthur, we connect talented professionals with leading businesses, shaping successful careers in the insurance industry. Guided by our core values of trust, excellence, teamwork, dedication, and longevity, we’re committed to creating meaningful impact for our clients, candidates, and employees alike.

The Role

As Head of Contract Recruitment, you’ll lead a dynamic team across multiple verticals, drive performance, and execute innovative strategies to enhance client delivery and candidate management. This pivotal role spans all divisions, including actuarial, risk, compliance, catastrophe risk, underwriting, broking, claims, technology, legal, and finance.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Define team culture, foster collaboration, and create clear benchmarks for success.
• Client Strategy: Expand contract opportunities within the insurance market and develop compelling value propositions.
• Performance Management: Use data-driven insights to optimise processes and focus on high-value opportunities.
• Training & Development: Equip your team with the skills to build contractor books and enhance client relationships.
• Process Improvement: Implement scalable, efficient systems to streamline operations and ensure consistency.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in contract recruitment, ideally within financial services or insurance.
• Strong analytical skills and a track record of exceeding financial targets.
• Expertise in building relationships with senior stakeholders and fostering collaboration.
• Ability to design and implement strategies aligned with growth objectives.

What We Offer

• Generous benefits: 28 days annual leave + additional closures and milestone days.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and reduced hours on Fridays.
• Wellbeing support: Private medical insurance, pension contributions, and monthly wellbeing initiatives.
• Career growth: Professional development, sabbaticals, and progression opportunities.
• Incentives: Annual trips, celebrations, and team-building events.

• At Arthur, we celebrate diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

  Ready to make your mark?

  Join us in shaping the future of insurance recruitment. Please apply now to become our Head of Contract Recruitment!