Associate Director

Job Summary / Introduction

Build high-impact client relationships and oversee recruitment assignments as a senior individual contributor.

Grow your recruitment career with the backing of Michael Page’s global network, alongside training and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Details About the Client

Michael Page Singapore is looking for an experienced recruitment professional to join as an Associate Director. This individual contributor position combines business development, strategic account management, and hands-on recruitment delivery. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, manage complex hiring requirements, and develop your client portfolio with support from an established global recruitment business.

About Us

Michael Page is a global professional recruitment business connecting organisations with talent across a wide range of industries and functions.

Our Singapore operation combines specialist recruitment capability, long-standing client relationships, and an international network. We provide the resources, training, and collaborative environment that help experienced recruiters expand their expertise and develop their careers.

Role Description

Reporting to a Director, you will take ownership of a recruitment portfolio, balancing client development with the execution of recruitment assignments.

As an Associate Director at Michael Page, you will:

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with existing and prospective clients, including senior decision-makers.
• Identify new business opportunities, grow existing accounts, and help develop new recruitment specialisms.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation and placement follow-up.
• Own the delivery of senior and complex recruitment assignments, advising clients on search strategy, talent availability and hiring requirements.
• Lead client presentations and prepare recruitment proposals, negotiating service agreements, fees and assignment terms in line with company guidelines.
• Build and maintain candidate networks through research, direct sourcing, referrals and professional networking.
• Provide informed guidance to clients and candidates on market conditions, remuneration and recruitment processes.
• Develop and implement a business plan for your portfolio in consultation with your Director.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and locations to support client opportunities, referrals and recruitment delivery.
• Share recruitment expertise and market insights with colleagues to enhance service quality and professional development.
• Represent Michael Page at relevant industry events and networking activities.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and manage candidate and client information in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Follow fair recruitment practices and uphold professional and ethical standards throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Profile

We seek an experienced recruitment professional who can demonstrate:

• A proven ability to independently manage end-to-end recruitment assignments, including senior or complex appointments.
• Experience developing new business and growing established client accounts within a recruitment environment.
• The capability to establish credible relationships with senior stakeholders and deliver consultative recruitment advice.
• Experience preparing client proposals and negotiating recruitment fees, service agreements and assignment terms.
• Strong skills in candidate sourcing, assessment and engagement.
• Sound commercial judgement, including the ability to evaluate opportunities and build a recruitment portfolio.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage expectations and address recruitment challenges.
• The ability to prioritise multiple assignments and work independently while collaborating with colleagues.
• A commitment to fair hiring, confidentiality, service quality and professional integrity.

What We Offer

• Career Development: A structured career framework with opportunities to deepen your expertise and take on wider responsibilities.
• Training and Support: Access to recruitment, commercial and professional development programmes.
• Regional and Global Connectivity: Opportunities to work with colleagues across markets, with access to international referral networks and market insights.
• Ownership of Your Portfolio: The ability to grow client relationships and shape your approach to business development and recruitment delivery, supported by established systems and resources.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Michael Page is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and assess applicants based on their skills, experience and ability to fulfil the role.

If you need adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know so we can discuss your requirements.

Contact : Junie Lim (Lic No: R1770586/ EA no:18S9099)

Phone number : +65 6416 9864

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