Branch Manager

Axcis Education Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Manchester is looking for an experienced Branch Manager. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, manage client relationships, and drive business development in the education recruitment sector. Strong leadership qualities and a proven track record in this field are essential. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary, uncapped commissions, and flexible work options after training.

Benefits

Competitive salary from £45k upwards

Uncapped commission

Management bonus scheme

Work from home options after training

Reduced working hours during school holidays

Extended lunch break once a week

Staff discount and wellbeing package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in education recruitment with team management experience.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to inspire others.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to meet targets.
• Manage client and candidate relationships.
• Drive new business development and expand partnerships.
• Oversee branch operations and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Resilience

Job description

We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruitment leader to join Axcis Education as Branch Manager for our established Manchester office. This is a key role for someone ready to drive performance, inspire a dedicated team, and elevate our success to the next level.

The Role As a Branch Manager, you will :

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team to achieve and exceed targets.
• Manage a small desk of your own, maintaining strong relationships with both clients and candidates.
• Drive new business development across assigned areas and expand existing partnerships.
• Oversee branch operations, including performance management, staff development, coaching and HR‑related responsibilities.
• Produce accurate financial reporting and work closely with Directors to deliver strategic goals.
• Ensure all activity aligns with company policies, safeguarding requirements, and operational standards.

About You

• A proven track record of success in the education recruitment sector, ideally with team‑management experience.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire, support and develop others.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• A self‑motivated, target‑driven mindset with the resilience to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Axcis?

• Work with the UK’s leading SEND recruitment specialist.
• Be part of a supportive, values‑driven organisation with a strong reputation in the sector.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a high‑potential branch in a vibrant central Manchester location.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary – from £45k upwards, depending on experience.
• Highly attractive personal uncapped commission scheme.
• Management bonus scheme.
• Work from home options after initial training period.
• Full time permanent role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (shift patterns between 7am and 6pm).
• Reduced working hours during school holidays.
• Late start / early finish every Friday during term time.
• Extended lunch break once a week.
• Staff discount and wellbeing package – including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

About Axcis

Established in 2001, Axcis Education is the market leading Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) recruitment company. With offices throughout the UK and an exclusive relationship with nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs), we provide teachers and support staff to schools nationwide and offer temporary and permanent placements for TAs, HLTAs, LSAs, therapists, teachers, SENCOs, Deputies and Head Teachers.

If you are interested, click the apply button and contact Martin Keddie on 020 7580 2956.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Equal Opportunities

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

Safeguarding

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Contact & Application

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.