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Help Build the Next Chapter of Elray Search

Elray Search is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced leader to help shape what comes next.

We’re a boutique executive search firm specializing in the mid-market aerospace and defense industry, with particular expertise in defense electronics. As our business continues to expand, we’re looking for a Director of Client Delivery & Operations who can lead our recruiting team, strengthen client partnerships, and help build the foundation for sustainable growth.

This isn’t a traditional operations role. It’s an opportunity to take real ownership of a growing business and work directly with our CEO to help shape its future.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a central role in how Elray operates, delivers for clients, and grows.

From leading recruiters and managing key accounts to improving processes and developing new business, you’ll have the autonomy to make decisions and drive meaningful results.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop our recruiting team, driving accountability, performance, and exceptional client delivery.
• Own key client relationships and identify opportunities to expand existing partnerships.
• Improve recruiting processes, operational efficiency, and team productivity.
• Develop new business and help establish repeatable revenue streams.
• Partner directly with our CEO on growth strategy, team development, and long-term scalability.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who has already helped build, lead, or scale a recruiting, staffing, or executive search business.

Our ideal candidate brings:

• 10+ years of professional experience, including leadership in recruiting, staffing, or executive search.
• Proven experience managing and developing recruiters.
• Strong client relationship management and business development capabilities.
• Experience overseeing recruiting delivery, operations, and financial performance.
• A track record of building processes, improving execution, and helping businesses scale.
• The confidence to make decisions, take ownership, and lead independently.

Experience in a boutique recruiting or staffing firm is especially valuable. Exposure to direct-hire search, RPO, or recurring-revenue models is a plus.

Aerospace and defense experience is welcome, but not required.

Why Elray?

At Elray, we’re building something designed to last.

We’ve established a strong presence in a specialized market, developed meaningful client relationships, and built a team committed to delivering exceptional results.

Now, we’re focused on our next stage of growth.

This is an opportunity to join a growing firm, work closely with its founder, influence how the business operates, and help create a scalable platform for the future.

We’re looking for a leader who wants more than a title. Someone who wants to build, lead, and make a lasting impact.

Interested in Joining Us?

If you’ve successfully led recruiting teams, owned client relationships, and helped grow a recruiting or staffing business, we’d love to connect.

Let’s build what’s next, together.

To learn more or express interest, send your resume to success@elraysearch.net.