Business Manager

Reed; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped Bonus Scheme

Clear Career Path

Leadership Development

Industry-Leading Tools

Enhanced Benefits

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Southampton is seeking a Business Manager to lead their engineering recruitment division. This role involves managing a team, expanding market presence, and ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate should have proven engineering recruitment expertise and a strong track record in business development. This position offers a full-time contract with uncapped bonuses and various professional growth opportunities, emphasizing a values-led approach to leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven success in white-collar engineering or technical recruitment.
• Strong track record in winning new business and growing market share.
• Desire to lead, inspire, and create a thriving team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a team of specialist engineering recruiters.
• Expand Reed's footprint in the engineering market.
• Set meaningful KPIs focused on quality.
• Win new business through networking and engagement.
• Build a high-performance culture through mentoring.

Skills

Engineering Recruitment Expertise

Sales & Business Development Skills

Leadership Ambition

Values-Led Approach

Tools

AI sourcing technology

Job description

Business Manager — Reed Southampton, UK

Lead the future of engineering recruitment at Reed. Are you an experienced Engineering Recruiter ready to take the next step into leadership? Or a proven Recruitment Manager looking for a fresh challenge in a high‑growth sector? This is your chance to join Reed’s expanding Engineering Division!

Why this role is different:

• Engineering is a strategic growth area for Reed, with significant investment and the creation of Engineering Hubs across the South of the UK.
• Southampton will be a flagship location for white‑collar engineering recruitment, covering professional roles in design & quality, project management, manufacturing, and more.
• You’ll have the autonomy to shape your team, drive performance, and position Reed as the go-to partner for engineering talent. This isn’t just a management role, it’s an opportunity to build something new, backed by the resources of the UK’s largest family‑owned recruitment business.

What’s in it for you

• Uncapped Bonus Scheme: Earn on both personal billings and team success.
• Clear Career Path: Progress every six months with structured salary increases.
• Leadership Development: Access advanced training in strategic planning, commercial growth, and team building.
• Industry‑Leading Tools: Tap into the UK’s largest candidate database and AI sourcing technology.
• Enhanced Benefits: Sabbaticals every 5 years, extra paid leave after 10 years, and annual luxury holiday draws.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that values diversity, fairness, and collaboration.

Your impact

• Lead & Inspire: Manage and grow a team of specialist engineering recruiters while running your own successful desk.
• Drive Growth: Expand Reed’s footprint in the engineering market across permanent, contract, and interim roles.
• Strategic Sales Leadership: Set meaningful KPIs focused on quality, not quantity.
• Win New Business: Through networking, client engagement, and innovative sales strategies.
• Coach & Develop: Build a high‑performance culture through mentoring and support.

What you bring

• Engineering Recruitment Expertise: Proven success in white‑collar engineering or technical recruitment.
• Sales & Business Development Skills: Strong track record in winning new business and growing market share.
• Leadership Ambition: Desire to lead, inspire, and create a thriving team.
• Values‑Led Approach: Champion Reed’s core values: fairness, openness, honesty, ownership, and collaboration.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Staffing and Recruiting