Account Manager

Active Personnel; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Personnel in Derby is seeking an experienced Account Manager to lead on-site industrial recruitment for a large client, managing volumes of temporary staff and shaping recruitment strategy.

You will oversee a team of four recruitment coordinators, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and drive data-driven decisions to improve performance while ensuring compliance with UK employment law and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in on-site industrial recruitment.
• Experience managing large on-site accounts and temps.
• Ability to lead a team and align with senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and compliance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment process for a large on-site account.
• Lead a team of four recruitment coordinators.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align with business needs.
• Use recruitment data and dashboards to drive improvement.
• Ensure compliance with agency worker regs and minimum wage laws.

Skills

Account management

On-site leadership

Industrial recruitment

Team leadership

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Full time - based on the clients site in Derby

Are you an experienced Account Manager who has experience wit Industrial on site accounts? Do you have the ambition to shape the future of multi-site recruitment?

Our client a medium sized independent recruiter are looking for an experienced Account Manager that wishes to move away from sales and has experience managing large Industrial on site accounts within the Derby region and your role will be to lead and refine recruitment strategies. This is the perfect opportunity for someone with solid experience in on site recruitment and who is used to managing on site industrial accounts with volume temporary staff and who is looking to further elevate their career and make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

My client is committed to empowering their people to achieve their full potential, and they are seeking someone with the drive, expertise, and vision to make an immediate difference while also positioning themselves for greater responsibilities and leadership within the next year.

What You’ll Do as an Account Manager

This is a hands-on, impactful role where you’ll be at the helm of driving recruitment strategies, leading a team of four recruitment Co ordinator's, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to ensure that my clients recruitment activity aligns with the evolving needs of the business. This is your chance to leverage your strategic and operational expertise while also positioning yourself for the next step in your leadership journey.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Lead Recruitment Strategies: Own the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and developing recruitment initiatives that drive success across this large industrial on site client account
• Stakeholder Management: Build and nurture relationships with senior leaders across your on site account.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Use Excel, and recruitment analytics dashboards to monitor and analyse performance, making data-backed decisions that fuel continuous improvement.
• Lead and Inspire Teams: Guide and develop your team of co ordinators on site, ensuring high performance, engagement, and alignment with their broader business goals.
• Compliance & Standards: Stay ahead of UK employment law and compliance standards, ensuring that all recruitment practices adhere to regulatory requirements, including agency worker regulations and minimum wage laws.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Champion the adoption of digital tools and industry best practices, pushing the envelope on new initiatives that improve recruitment processes and deliver superior results.

What My Client Is Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven Account Manager On Site Experience: A track record of managing recruitment and dealing with large volumes of Industrial temps on site
• A clear ability to manage and motivate your team of on site co-ordinators while driving recruitment performance and operational success.
• Strategic Vision: The ability to analyse trends, adjust strategies, and ensure that recruitment plans are always aligned with evolving business needs..
• People Leadership: A focus on motivating, developing, and holding your team accountable to achieve their best.

What We Need from You…

• Resilience & Agility: Comfort in navigating a changing environment, overcoming challenges, and delivering results under pressure.
• Ownership & Accountability: A proactive approach with a strong sense of responsibility for both your team's performance and the success of recruitment activities.
• Emotional Intelligence: A leader who can empathise, motivate, and build strong relationships within your team, driving positive engagement.
• Commitment to Service Excellence: A passion for delivering outstanding recruitment services and consistently exceeding client expectations.

Highly Desirable but Not Essential:

• Knowledge of UK Employment Law: Familiarity with current employment law and compliance standards in recruitment.
• Current Affairs Knowledge: Strong understanding of current affairs, enabling you to engage in high-level discussions with senior customers and stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Manager that has had experience managing and developing Industrial accounts and working with Industrial sector companies that use large volumes of temporary staff to meet their business needs. . If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, where you can continue to grow, learn, and evolve professionally, we’d love to hear from you!

Note: All candidates must demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK. A full UK driver's license is highly desired for this role