$150K - 220K a year
Lead commercial growth, manage and develop recruitment teams, oversee senior client relationships, and drive market expansion for the New York office.
Proven agency leadership managing high-performing teams, strong business development skills, strategic thinking, and ability to lead and develop managers in a fast-paced commercial environment.
Location: Manhattan, Financial District Hybrid: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote We are open to someone with a senior leadership background joining us at different levels, depending on their background, whether that be at the Senior Manager, Associate Vice President, or Vice President level. At Harnham, we’ve been specialists in Data & AI recruitment for nearly two decades. With a global reputation and deep expertise in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, we’re now hiring an Associate Vice President to take the reins of our New York office’s Perm division, driving team performance, senior-level client partnerships, and long-term market growth. The Opportunity You will play a key leadership role across the New York office, setting the commercial direction, overseeing team delivery, and actively contributing to the office’s growth trajectory. This role requires someone who can lead from the front, owning high-value accounts while building a strong culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration across your teams. You’ll be responsible for developing leaders, and shaping strategy for one of our most important markets. This isn’t just about managing a team, it’s about building a business unit. What You’ll Be Doing • Leading commercial growth through new business development and senior-level client relationships • Overseeing multiple recruiters and/or managers, ensuring delivery excellence and performance across teams • Acting as a strategic lead for key accounts and market opportunities • Managing revenue goals, headcount targets, and talent development across the Perm division • Working closely with senior leadership to influence office direction, initiatives, and culture • Building a high-performance environment centered on autonomy, ambition, and inclusion Why Harnham? Senior Influence – Work closely with our global leadership team on market strategy and growth Established Brand – Join the most trusted name in Data & AI recruitment with global credibility Talent & Culture – Lead a motivated, high-potential team in a fast-growing market Leadership Development – Gain access to executive-level L&D, cross-office collaboration, and tailored coaching Who We’re Looking For • An experienced agency leader with a track record of managing high-performing teams • A strong business developer and strategic thinker who can scale client accounts and expand markets • Someone who thrives in a commercial, fast-paced environment • A leader of leaders, comfortable coaching recruiters, developing managers, and shaping culture • Someone ready to step into a key leadership role with visibility and impact If you're ready to drive commercial growth, lead with purpose, and build something lasting in New York, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
This job posting was last updated on 10/21/2025