Business Manager. Job in Croydon Education & Training Jobs

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Manager to lead their Croydon office in the education sector. The successful candidate will manage a high-performing education team, develop business opportunities, and enhance client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary with extensive benefits, including a bonus on personal performance and access to personal development resources.

Benefits

Competitive salary with uncapped bonus

Car allowance

Access to industry-leading training

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in recruitment.
• Experience in day-to-day supply and long-term placement recruitment.
• Strong leadership and strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop business opportunities through targeted outbound calling and sales meetings.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with existing school clients.
• Lead, manage, and develop the team towards ambitious targets.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Motivational skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Manager to lead the Reed Croydon 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.

Reed's education division is one of the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agencies, providing expertise in primary, secondary, SEN and further education to schools, colleges, local authorities, and educational organisations. Reed's education division was founded over 25 years ago and we have 30 offices across England and Wales. Our service is centred on an ethical approach to recruitment and a dedication to attracting and supporting the best candidates -both teaching and non-teaching professionals.

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.

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, tech bundles, and the chance to win a car!
• 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.

To apply for this position, please submit your application. If successful, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to arrange an initial telephone interview, followed by a video interview or face-to-face meeting.