Branch Manager - Education Recruitment

Permanent People Rec2Rec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established education recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead its operation. This hands-on role involves managing a small team while running a quality-focused desk. Key responsibilities include driving performance, mentoring consultants, and building relationships with schools. The ideal candidate will have proven education recruitment experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £55,000, hybrid working options, and a strong wellbeing package.

Benefits

Attractive commission and bonus structure

Hybrid working - up to 2 days from home

Reduced hours during school holidays

Late start / early finish Fridays

90-minute lunch break weekly

Wellbeing package including EAP and counselling

Qualifications

• Proven experience within education recruitment.
• At least 2+ years’ agency recruitment experience.
• Experience managing or mentoring consultants.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for branch performance.
• Managing, supporting and mentoring junior consultants.
• Billing on your own small desk alongside leadership duties.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with schools and candidates.
• New business generation and account development.

Skills

Education recruitment experience

Agency recruitment experience

Mentoring skills

Strong billing background

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Branch Manager – Education Recruitment

Manchester (M3)

Up to £55,000 basic (DOE) + commission

We’re delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded Education recruitment agency that has been operating successfully for nearly 20 years. The business is known nationally for its strong reputation, long-standing school partnerships, and personalised, consultative approach to recruitment.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Branch Manager to lead their Manchester operation.

The Role

This is a hands-on billing leadership role. You’ll be responsible for managing a small team of junior consultants, while also running your own low-volume, quality-focused desk.

You’ll play a key role in driving performance, developing people, and continuing to grow the branch’s presence across the education sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for branch performance
• Managing, supporting and mentoring junior consultants
• Billing on your own small desk alongside leadership duties
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with schools and candidates
• New business generation and account development
• Monitoring performance, KPIs and compliance
• Reporting financial and performance data to senior leadership
• Ensuring company processes and values are upheld across the branch

About You

• Proven experience within education recruitment (essential)
• At least 2+ years’ agency recruitment experience
• Experience managing or mentoring consultants
• Strong billing background with a quality-led approach
• Confident leader with excellent organisation and communication skills
• Motivated, commercial and hands-on

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary up to £55,000 DOE
• Attractive commission and bonus structure
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days from home
• Reduced hours during school holidays
• Late start / early finish Fridays during term time
• One 90-minute lunch break per week
• Personal time allowance that doesn’t affect annual leave
• Strong wellbeing package including EAP, counselling, online GP, and retail/gym discounts

To find out more, contact Beth at Permanent People, or apply now for a confidential discussion.