Business Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Business Manager specializing in international recruitment. The role involves driving high-quality recruitment campaigns, client engagement, and collaboration with specialists. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a commercial mindset, enabling them to thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to impactful assignments.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Company bonus scheme

Ongoing training and coaching

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Commercial profile in technical or international markets.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.
• Confident in client-facing situations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with global businesses to deliver recruitment campaigns.
• Engage with emerging and established talents in niche disciplines.
• Collaborate with multilingual HR specialists.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Client-facing relationships

Written and spoken English

Curiosity

Job description

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INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

BUSINESS MANAGER – International Recruitment

Join Listgrove – The Global Talent Experts

At Listgrove we think outside of the box and constantly look to take the recruitment process to new levels. This is achieved with the introduction of innovative processes and procedures that enhance the customers experience and the introduction of first-class talent for businesses located across the globe.Our market focus and longevity as a preferred supplier of specialist recruitment services, enables our team of experts to deliver against exciting projects across all functions and at all levels of seniority. We now seek to add to the team with the recruitment of a commercially focused allrounder, who is proven at delivering results.

In This Role, You’ll:

• Partner with leading businesses across the globe
• Deliver high-quality recruitment campaigns – often on an exclusive or retained basis
• Use your commercial acumen to uncover new client opportunities and grow accounts
• Engage with emerging and established talent across niche disciplines
• Collaborate with our multilingual in-house team of recruitment and HR specialists
• Be part of delivering wider HR services, including talent development, outplacement, and psychometrics

Why Listgrove?

We are strategic hiring partners, trusted by international businesses to build teams that last.We understand the full talent lifecycle and we’re on a mission to connect great people with companies where they can thrive, lead and innovate.We are growing – and looking for those that can fulfil the multi-faceted role as a recruit expert.

• Established since 1975 – the longest-serving specialist in our sectors
• Global footprint and multilingual team
• Work on impactful assignments that shape the future of sustainable industries
• True variety: from fast-growth start-ups to multinationals
• Flexible, hybrid working culture (with our head office in Stratford-upon-Avon)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Offers a commercial profile achieved in technical and/or international markets.
• Excellent written and spoken English (additional languages are welcome)
• Confident in client-facing relationships
• Curious, commercially astute and excited by working across global markets
• Passionate about helping people and businesses thrive through smart talent strategies

Benefits & Culture:

• Generous holiday allowance (plus extra days for long service)

• Company bonus scheme

• Ongoing training, coaching and progression

• Supportive team culture that values initiative, curiosity and long-term thinking

Ready to Be Part of Something Bigger?

• If you're looking to work at the cutting edge of talent acquisition, then this is your opportunity.
• We’d love to hear from you – whether you’re an experienced recruitment expert or aspire to work in the sector for an international and successful business.

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:

Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Plastics Live UK, The advanced materials show UK, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

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