Recruitment Branch Manager - Education Recruitment (Secondary & SEND)

Teacheractive Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Recruitment Branch Manager in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for building their own desk, overseeing a team, and driving growth while achieving performance targets. This role emphasizes strong leadership and relationship building skills, along with an opportunity for career progression and various benefits, including uncapped commission and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Uncapped commission with no threshold

Bonus based on team performance

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Charity day - a paid day to volunteer

Regular company events that celebrate success

40 Work from home Days (per annum)

Reduced working hours during school holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a target-driven recruitment environment is essential.
• Strong leadership abilities and team management experience.
• Ability to develop strategies and manage branch budgets.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage your own desk while maintaining client partnerships.
• Accountable for branch performance and delivering results.
• Develop sales forecasts and implement strategic branch growth.

Skills

Proven leadership experience in a 360 temporary recruitment environment

Track record of achieving and exceeding targets

Outstanding leadership and motivation skills

Excellent communication and relationship building

High levels of resilience, drive, and ambition

Job description

Recruitment Branch Manager - London Salary: £54,000 - £74,000+ uncapped commission with no threshold & bonus

Are you an experienced recruitment leader? Do you want to work in an environment where your leadership makes a real difference? At TeacherActive, we’re searching for a Recruitment Branch Manager to drive business growth, lead from the front, and take ownership of both performance and profitability. If you’re passionate about building relationships, developing people, and achieving results, this is the perfect next step in your career.

Our Culture

We’re not just a recruitment agency, we’re a passionate, high energy team that thrives on connecting talented educators with inspiring opportunities. Our office is a fun, supportive environment where hard work is celebrated, and success is rewarded. With an impressive client list and a reputation as a market leader in the education sector, this is your chance to be part of something exceptional.

The Role

Recruitment Branch Manager: As Branch Manager, you’ll combine hands on recruitment with strategic leadership. You’ll build your own desk, oversee a talented team of consultants, and develop branch wide strategies to exceed targets and grow market share.

What you’ll be doing

• Building and managing your own desk while maintaining strong client partnerships
• Taking full accountability for branch performance and delivering results against budget
• Developing sales forecasts and implementing branch strategies to drive growth
• Managing budgets, setting clear financial objectives, and ensuring profitability
• Leading, motivating and developing your team to deliver against KPIs, targets and personal goals
• Creating a culture of high performance aligned with TeacherActive’s values
• Staying ahead of market trends to capitalise on local and regional opportunities
• Ensuring exceptional service standards for clients and candidates alike

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who thrives in a target driven environment and is passionate about leading others to success.

Key attributes we value

• Proven leadership experience in a 360 temporary recruitment environment
• A strong track record of achieving and exceeding targets
• Outstanding leadership, motivation, and coaching skills
• Excellent communication and relationship building ability
• High levels of resilience, drive, and ambition

What’s in It for You

At TeacherActive, we’re invested in your success. We provide industry leading training and ongoing coaching to ensure you’re equipped to achieve your goals and develop your career.

The Benefits

• Uncapped commission with no threshold
• Bonus based on team performance
• Clear career progression and promotion opportunities in a fast growing, performance driven business
• Access to our Senior Leadership Summit – Get live business updates, help shape key business decisions and grow your leadership toolkit
• Reduced working hours during school holidays for a better work life balance
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Extra day off for your birthday and a life admin day to use when you need it
• Charity day - a paid day to volunteer where you choose
• Fantastic healthcare plan to support your wellbeing
• Regular company events that celebrate your success.
• 40 Work from home Days (per annum/ pro rata'd) (after passing probation)
• Working Hours: 1x 7-5.30pm, 2x 7-5pm, 2x 7-4.30pm Reduced and flexible hours during the school holidays
• Office based in the heart of the city