Business Manager

Reed Learning; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Uncapped bonus on desk

Industry training

Job summary

Reed Learning in Plymouth is seeking a Business Manager to lead our education desk and drive high performance. You will manage a small specialist team, recruit across school sectors, and model best practice with candidates and clients.

The role offers a competitive salary £40,000–£42,000, uncapped bonus on your own desk, car allowance, and extensive rewards & benefits. 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in recruitment across education sectors is highly advantageous.
• Experience leading day-to-day supply, long-term placement, and permanent roles for schools is desirable.
• Strong leadership qualities with a strategic and positive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop business opportunities through outbound calls, meetings, and events.
• Maintain and grow relationships with school clients to ensure service and retention.
• Pursue new client opportunities to expand the branch’s reach and impact.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team to achieve targets and growth.
• Drive day-to-day and long-term recruitment services, including permanent roles.

Skills

Recruitment track record

Leadership

P&L management

Client relationship

Driver’s license

Job description

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

£40,000 - £42,000

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Manager to lead the Reed Plymouth office in the education sector. We are seeking a highly motivated and driven individual with a passion for success to manage our high performing education team.

As a Business Manager you will run a successful recruitment desk, leading from the front to motivate and inspire a small specialist team. You will demonstrate expertise as a recruiter in your own specialist market and act as an example to your team in candidate and client facing activities as set out in the Consultants role profiles.

Day to Day of the role:

• Developing business opportunities through targeted outbound calling, attending sales meetings, sales presentations, client visits and networking events.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with existing school clients, ensuring high levels of service and retention.
• Actively pursue new client opportunities to expand the branch’s reach and impact.
• Lead, manage, and develop the team through a culture of coaching and continuous improvement.
• Drive the growth of day-to-day, long-term, and permanent recruitment services, setting and achieving ambitious targets.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven track record of success in recruitment, whether from a primary, secondary, or SEN desk background is highly advantageous.
• Experience in day-to-day supply, long-term placement, and permanent recruitment for schools is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership qualities with a strategic and positive mindset.
• Excellent motivational and inspirational skills to lead a team effectively.
• Ability to manage an office with full P&L responsibility and a focus on business development.
• Car driver, for client meetings, recruitment events, and other business requirements.

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary with uncapped bonus on your own desk, plus car allowance, and extensive rewards & benefits.
• Incentive schemes including holiday vouchers, spend-as-you-wish vouchers, and the chance to win a luxury electric vehicle every year!
• Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and option to purchase additional holiday too.
• Personal development funding and discount with Reed Courses.
• Access to Reed Reward Hub with access to wellbeing resources, gym discounts, savings with online shopping and cashback.
• Health cash plan giving you cashback on everyday healthcare expenses.

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.