Business Development Manager

Nurses UK; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uncapped bonus

Career progression

Pension scheme

Training & development

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Nurses UK in Newcastle Upon Tyne is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to lead a permanent desk. The role involves building client partnerships, managing the full recruitment cycle, and operating in a hybrid and field-based setting.

The successful candidate will drive high-quality service, mentor junior colleagues, and ensure compliance and consistent delivery across the team. Healthcare sector experience is essential, with a competitive salary and uncapped bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in recruitment with proven billing success
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• Confidence in business development and commercial decision‑making
• Ambition, resilience, and a target‑focused mindset
• Healthcare Sector experience Essential

Responsibilities

• Build Client Partnerships: Meet clients in person and over the phone to understand their needs and develop long-term relationships.
• Deliver Quality: Provide a high‑standard service that encourages repeat business and strong referrals.
• Supporting Others: Offer guidance to junior colleagues as the team grows.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensure compliance and service delivery remain consistently high.

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne/ Hybrid Working Available + Field Based Days out
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + Bonus Scheme
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us

Nurses UK is a growing healthcare staffing and recruitment organisation dedicated to providing high-quality staffing solutions to healthcare providers across the UK. We are passionate about delivering excellent service, building long-term client relationships, and supporting healthcare professionals in their careers. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a motivated and ambitious Business Development Manager to join our team.

The Role

We’re expanding our Newcastle team and looking for a driven Business Development Manager to take ownership of a permanent desk. This is a role for someone who enjoys building relationships, managing the full recruitment cycle, and wants a clear path into leadership as the business continues to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

Building Client Partnerships: Meet clients in person and over the phone to understand their needs and develop long-term relationships.

Delivering Quality: Provide a high‑standard service that encourages repeat business and strong referrals.

Supporting Others: Offer guidance to junior colleagues as the team grows.

Maintaining Standards: Ensure compliance and service delivery remain consistently high.

Solid experience in recruitment with proven billing success

Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.

Confidence in business development and commercial decision‑making.

Ambition, resilience, and a target‑focused mindset.

Healthcare Sector experience Essential.

• Competitive basic salary
• Uncapped bonus/commission structure
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays