Country Manager UK

Location: London (initially), with UK-wide scope

Salary: £110,000 - £150,000 basic- depending on experience + performance bonus + benefits (car, healthcare, executive package)

Type: Permanent, full-time

About the Company

Our client is a leading European staffing group, headquartered in France, with:

• 300+ branches across 10 countries

• €900M annual turnover

• A proven track record of building successful operations in new markets

They are now embarking on their next major step: launching in the UK.

The Opportunity

As Country Manager UK, you will be the face of the group in the UK and play a pivotal role in establishing, building, and scaling their presence. This is not a maintenance role - it's an entrepreneurial challenge for an ambitious leader ready to build something from the ground up.

You will:

• Launch the first UK branch in London and develop the national footprint.

• Act as the legal representative of the company in the UK, overseeing administrative, banking, and regulatory setup.

• Drive commercial growth: winning clients, attracting talent, and building trusted partnerships.

• Recruit, inspire, and lead a team as the business scales across the UK.

• Leverage the strong operational, financial, and brand support of the French headquarters, while shaping the UK strategy with full autonomy.

Who We're Looking For

This role is designed for a seasoned leader in the staffing industry who is ready for their next big challenge.

You are likely today a:

• Regional Director, Operations Director, or Managing Director..... at a staffing group

• With at least 5 years' senior leadership experience in temporary staffing and recruitment.

• Known for your entrepreneurial drive, commercial acumen, and ability to build a client/candidate network from day one.

• Ready to be the front face of a fast-growing international group entering the UK market.

• Able to navigate the legal, compliance, and administrative frameworks of establishing a new entity.

• Someone with a strong network of clients, colleagues, and candidates - and the confidence to bring them on this journey.

Why Join?

• Be the founder of the UK operations for a €900M international group.

• High impact, high visibility role with autonomy and authority.

• Attractive salary package £110,000 - £150,000 basic + bonus/commission structure.

• Full executive benefits: company car, healthcare, pension, relocation support if needed.

• The backing of an established, profitable group - combined with the freedom of a true start-up challenge.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior staffing leader in the UK to step into an entrepreneurial, high-impact role.

Please send your CV to jacques@mindsearch.net for an initial confidential conversation.