Business Development Manager

Antal International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to support global franchise owners. This full-time role involves guiding new franchisees, coaching existing ones, and managing a small team. Ideal candidates should have recruitment agency experience and a strong track record in business development. A proactive approach and management experience are advantageous. Attractive salary and bonus scheme offered.

Benefits

£40,000 basic salary + bonus scheme

Full-time, permanent role

Friendly and central London office

Great team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and business development is essential.
• Ability to work across cultures and time zones, especially with teams in India.
• Management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support new franchise owners as they launch their recruitment businesses.
• Coach and guide existing franchisees to help them grow.
• Deliver training and performance reviews.

Skills

Recruitment Agency experience

Business Development

Strong communicator

Proactive and hands-on

Experience with franchise operations

Job description

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Job Description Business Development Manager – Recruitment / Franchises

Location: Baker Street, London (On-site)

Salary: £40,000 + Bonus Scheme

Are you an experienced recruiter looking for something a bit different? We’re hiring for a Business Development Manager to join our head office team in London but to support franchise owners globally!

This brand-new role offers a fantastic opportunity to support a global network of franchise owners—helping new partners get set up for success and working closely with existing offices (many based in India) to grow and thrive.

About the Role

This position plays a key part in enabling franchisees to run successful recruitment businesses. You’ll be guiding new owners through onboarding, offering ongoing support to established partners, and managing a small internal team to drive growth across the network.

What we’re looking for:

• Recruitment Agency experience is essential
• Strong track record in Business Development
• A strong communicator with experience mentoring or supporting others
• Someone commercially minded, proactive and hands-on
• Previous experience with franchise operations or network development is a plus
• Comfortable working across cultures and time zones, especially with teams in India
• Management experience is a bonus

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting new franchise owners as they launch their recruitment businesses
• Coaching and guiding existing franchisees to help them grow and succeed
• Delivering training, performance reviews and ongoing business support
• Working closely with owners based in India, ensuring cultural and commercial alignment
• Leading and developing a small support team (2 direct reports)
• Improving processes and creating strategies to strengthen the franchise network

What’s on offer:

• £40,000 basic salary + bonus scheme
• Full-time, permanent role
• Based in a friendly and central London office (Baker Street)
• Great team environment with real scope to shape this role

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