Branch Manager

The Best Connection; Romford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or £450/month allowance

Private healthcare (BUPA) and pension

Industry-leading training and Advanced

30–33 days holiday (incl. bank hols)

Wellbeing support

Parking available

New refurbished office

Job summary

The Best Connection in Romford is seeking a Branch Manager to lead from the front and elevate recruitment performance. You will drive client growth, coach a high‑performing team, and own branch KPIs while delivering exceptional service to candidates and clients.

With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this role offers progression within a market‑leading recruitment group and a path to leadership excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales-focused recruitment.
• Experience leading a team and coaching performance.
• Strong commercial awareness and budgeting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team – set goals, coach performance, and build a culture of accountability and success.
• Drive business growth – win new clients, grow existing accounts, and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Own branch performance – manage budgets, margins, and KPIs to deliver strong commercial results.
• Deliver operational excellence – oversee daily activity, ensure compliance, and maintain high service standards.
• Build relationships – develop long-term partnerships with clients and support positive experiences for candidates and temporary workers.
• Create a strong culture – lead from the front, recognise success, and keep your team engaged and motivated.

Skills

Sales recruitment

People management

Client relationship

Budgeting and profitability

Communication and organisation

Problem solving

Excel and IT literacy

Full UK driving licence

Education

Advanced Diploma

Tools

Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Branch Manager – Take Your Recruitment Career Further

Location: Romford Ref: 31000

Are you a driven recruiter ready to lead from the front? If you thrive on winning business and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to step up as a Branch Manager. This role would be ideal for a high performing Senior Consultant with no scope for real progression or a recruitment manager with the ambition to excel with a market leader.

What you will get

• £37,000 – £40,000 basic salary dependent on experience + OTE
• Company car or £450 per month allowance
• Private healthcare (BUPA) and pension
• Industry‑leading training and Advanced Diploma
• 30–33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Lifestyle perks and wellbeing support
• Join one of the UK’s leading recruitment businesses

Benefits

• Parking available
• Established office
• New refurbished office premises

The role

• Lead and develop your team – set clear goals, coach performance, and build a culture of accountability and success
• Drive business growth – win new clients, grow existing accounts, and identify cross‑selling opportunities
• Own branch performance – manage budgets, margins, and KPIs to deliver strong commercial results
• Deliver operational excellence – oversee daily activity, ensure compliance, and maintain high service standards
• Build relationships – develop long‑term partnerships with clients and support positive experiences for candidates and temporary workers
• Create a strong culture – lead from the front, recognise success, and keep your team engaged and motivated

What you’ll bring

• Proven track record in a sales‑focussed fast‑paced recruitment role
• Commercial awareness – confident managing targets, budgets, and profitability
• People management skills – able to coach, motivate, and develop individuals at different levels
• Strong communication and organisation – able to prioritise, plan and influence effectively
• Problem‑solving ability – comfortable handling challenges, managing client expectations, and delivering solutions
• IT literacy – confident using systems, dashboards, and Excel
• Full UK driving licence

About Us

Founded in 1991, The Best Connection is one of the UK’s leading providers of flexible workforce solutions. In 2024, we became an Employee‑Owned Trust, ensuring that every member of our team plays a part in our continued success.

With over 80 branches nationwide, we’re known for our personal approach, our dedication to clients and candidates, and a culture where people come first.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm with an hour for lunch

Ready to step up?

Apply now – a straightforward, supportive interview process awaits. Take the next step in your career.