Managing Consultant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Uncapped commission

High Performer Incentives with local &

Team incentives and events

Job summary

Hays is recruiting for a Recruitment Business Manager in Bristol to lead a high‑value defence engineering desk. You will win and nurture client relationships and place multi‑disciplined professionals across the UK, with a structured training plan and a performance‑driven culture.

The role sits in a growing defence practice, offering uncapped commission, a hybrid working policy, and a strong track record of success within a globally recognised brand.

Responsibilities

• Source, interview and match high-quality candidates to roles.
• Identify and proactively partner with new and existing clients through outreach and business development calls to build better, profitable outcomes by understanding their hiring needs and challenges.
• Manage the recruitment process from briefing to offers, guiding candidates and clients through the process.
• Develop market expertise by understanding customer needs and the local defence and engineering sectors.
• Take accountability for meeting targets and contributing to growth and profitability.

Job description

£47,000 to £60,000 per year, uncapped commission

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

11/10/2026

About this job

Recruitment Business Manager (+) Bristol £47,708 - £60,318 + commission!

Welcome to Hays!

At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers.

With over 50 years' experience Hays operates in 16 countries within 6 core industries and a selection of local specialisms.

Together, we are better together: we support, celebrate, and share with each other to create stronger outcomes for all.

Launch your career with the world's leading specialist recruitment & workforce solution organisation.

Join the Hays team!

Your new office The Bristol team are one of the highest performing teams in the UK. Situated centrally (close to Temple Meads), the office has recently been designed with an agile feel to complement our Hybrid working policy.

In the last 12 months, the office have delivered multiple records across the 15 industries they cover.

The high performing team consists of 50+ consultants which are all committed to working hard and doing the right thing.

They work closely with local communities, in recent months they have worked on employability projects with local charities, donated equipment to schools, carried out employment workshops to school leavers, Ukrainian Refugees and local colleges, to name a few.

Outside of the excellent results they produce, the team also do a lot outside of work, from BBQ's to Bake Off's, from Quizzes to inter-team competitions.

They run an array of incentives on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, rewarding excellent results and contribution across the team.

The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity to join our recently launched Defence practice in Bristol, playing a key role in the growth of the desk across the South region and wider UK. Defence is a resilient, high‑value market that underpins national security and continues to see significant investment, with projected industry spend increasing from £62bn in 2025/26 to £73bn by 2028/
29. The South‑East and South‑West represent the highest defence spend by geography in the UK, creating strong and sustained demand across systems engineering, project and programme management, and wider defence technology disciplines.

This role will focus on building an Engineering Defence desk, recruiting for RF Engineers, UI Engineers, Electronic Engineers, Test Leads, Mechanical Engineers and Project Managers.

This is a high‑impact opportunity for someone looking to build something substantial in a growing, future‑focused market.

What can I expect day to day?

You'll be stepping into a high‑value Systems Engineering contract desk within the Defence sector, where you'll win and nurture relationships and place in‑demand, highly skilled professionals across the UK. We're looking for a commercially driven and ambitious individual who is excited by the opportunity to scale a new practice from the ground up, backed by the scale and reputation of a globally recognised brand like Hays.

As a billing Business Manager you will gain exposure to a range of different activities whilst being supported by a structured training and development programme from day one.

Some of your main responsibilities may include: Source, interview and match high-quality candidates to roles Identify and proactively partner with new and existing clients through new outreach and business development calls to build better, profitable outcomes by understanding their hiring needs and challenges Manage the recruitment process by guiding candidates and Clients through the full recruitment process from taking a brief to negotiating offers Be bold and curious, developing specialist market expertise by actively seeking to understand your customer's market Take accountability for meeting targets and delivering your monetary goals that contribute to the growth and profitability of Hays Be part of vibrant and inclusive culture that cheers on progress by celebrating personal and team performance Who are we looking for?

You'll be ambitious pushing outside your comfort zone and willing to experiment.

It's not just about who you are, but who you want to become.

Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills, having honest conversations Customer centric by understanding clients' needs and delivering tailored solutions Have a strategic mindset to spot opportunities and drive profitable outcomes Open to change being comfortable in a fast-paced target driven environment Develop new business relationships and maintain your network of client companies through business development calls, client visits, networking and entertainment events.

Collaborative in spirit, people focused with a sales-driven mentality.

Be resilient, bold and curious What you'll get in return

• The Hays Deal Believing that personal growth leads to professional progression, you'll feel heard, valued and assured that we care about your wellbeing, in an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self.

This will enable you to reach your full potential, broadening your ability to make a positive impact leading to your own personal success.

Access to team leadership training for you to evolve your career Cutting-edge tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid working policy Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days and your birthday off!

Celebrate success: Culture built on rewarding success with the opportunity to influence your earning potential with uncapped commission in addition to base salary High Performer Incentives including local and international trips.

Montenegro 2024, South Africa 2025 and Mauritius this year!

Global career opportunities

• make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues

Hays is the place to be.

Joining Hays means joining a business that's going places.

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background.

We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.

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