Senior Recruitment Consultant - Manchester

Optime Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist in the UK is seeking a Branch Manager to independently manage and grow their Northern branch. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in client engagement and high-level recruitment placements, focusing on the aviation sector. This role offers autonomy and the opportunity to drive growth while ensuring compliance and delivering critical recruitment services.

Benefits

28 days holiday entitlement

Performance-based rewards

Development pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a recruitment role, ideally within aviation or logistics.
• Full UK driving licence preferred for travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the Northern branch independently.
• End-to-end recruitment for both volume and specialist roles.
• Build strategic relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Client Engagement

Account Management

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Commercial Awareness

Job description

About Us:
Optime Group is one of the UK’s leading recruitment specialists, with a deep focus on the aviation and airport services sectors. As we supercharge our growth in the North, we are looking for an exceptional BRANCH MANAGER with a proven background in client engagement and high-level recruitment placements to join our ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to support major contracts and deliver critical roles across airport operations and support services

What's on offer:

• Hours: 08:30 am-17:00 pm
• Days: Monday – Friday (Office based)
• Location: Didsbury, Manchester
• Salary: £35,000 per annum
• 28 days holiday entitlement

Role Overview:
As the sole operator of the Northern branch, you will be responsible for managing and growing the branch independently — combining business development, client management, and full-cycle recruitment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, takes initiative, and is ready to build a successful branch from the ground up while delivering directly to critical client contracts within airport operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the Northern branch, including strategy, performance, and client delivery.
• Personally manage the end-to-end recruitment process for both volume and specialist roles within aviation and airport services.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop new business opportunities through networking, relationship-building, and market insight.
• Attend client meetings, briefings, and site visits to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment regulations and vetting standards.
• Monitor performance metrics and reporting, identifying opportunities to optimise delivery and outcomes.
• Work closely with Optime's senior leadership to align regional activity with national objectives.

About You:

• Proven experience in a recruitment role, ideally within aviation, logistics, or high-compliance sectors.
• Strong client engagement and account management skills.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with the ability to operate independently.
• Experience in successfully filling high-volume or specialist placements.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercially astute, with a drive to grow revenue and expand services in the region.
• Knowledge of compliance and vetting processes in regulated environments.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred, due to travel to client sites).

Why Join Optime?

• Be the driving force behind Optime’s growth in the North.
• Work with major airport clients and play a key role in critical recruitment delivery.
• High level of autonomy with support from a nationally established brand.
• Excellent performance-based rewards and clear development pathways.
• Join a passionate, values-led company that puts people first.

Ready to Build Something of Your Own?
If you’re a results-driven recruiter ready to take ownership of a high-potential branch and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and lead Optime’s success in the North.