Senior Business Development & Contract Recruitment Manager (Aerospace, Robotics & AI)

Apera is a first of its kind talent, engineering and consulting platform. We build amazing teams and support the development of bleeding-edge technologies. We focus exclusively on Aerospace, Robotics & AI, Defence, Space and Automotive.

We’ve recently secured a major MSP partnership, this contract alone gives us exclusivity on 1000+ contract roles. That means consistent volume, long-term security, and the chance to build something meaningful in the contract space from day one.

You’ll be embedded with some of the most exciting aerospace companies on the planet, working alongside the best minds to drive frontier technologies forward.

Key Skills

• Business Development – the confidence to win new clients and build lasting relationships with the most innovative deep tech companies in the world.
• Candidate Sourcing & Assessment - skilled at finding and engaging exceptional engineers and leaders and leaders using advanced search techniques.

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• Relationship Builder – natural communicator who can gain trust and maintain strong networks across clients and candidates.
• Market Curiosity - genuine interest in engineering and enthusiasm for emerging technologies
• Resilience & Ambition - thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where success is rewarded and opportunities are huge.

Core Responsibilities

• Grow the Apera portfolio – partner with companies at the forefront of innovation.
• Full 360 Contract Recruitment – own the process end-to-end: winning new business, sourcing world-class talent, and delivering outstanding results & experiences.
• Talent Mapping – proactively build pipelines of highly skilled engineers and technical experts across the world.

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• Trusted Advisor – support clients with market insight, salary benchmarking, and strategic hiring advice.
• Shape the Future of the Team – play a pivotal role in scaling Apera on a global scale, with clear progression opportunities as the team grows.

Why Now?

• We’re experiencing hyper-growth across all offices – LA, Leeds and Manchester. You will play a key role in scaling Apera on a global scale.
• You’ll work directly with leadership and have a clear route to progression through our Flight Path framework.

What’s In It for You:

• High earning potential - Industry-leading commission structure.
• Clear and rapid career progression.
• Ongoing training and mentorship from the best in the business.
• Regular incentives.
• Relocation opportunities across the US and UK.

We are not for everyone. But if you’re the kind of person who thrives in an ambitious, high performance environment - we want to hear from you.