Recruitment Manager

Michelle Waterworth Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Hybrid/flexible working

Direct access to CEO

Clear leadership path

Team-building opportunity

Entrepreneurial culture

Modern recruitment tech

Ongoing training

Incentives & rewards

Pension + holidays + parking

Job summary

Michelle Waterworth Recruitment in Leicester is seeking an Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Manager / Team Leader to drive growth of a new division. You will work directly with the CEO to expand the business across engineering, manufacturing, industrial and technical markets.

You’ll lead a commercially minded recruitment desk, win new business, build client relationships and develop a team as the division scales.

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment sales and business development success.
• Strong new business generation and client acquisition.
• Experience within Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial, Technical, Supply Chain or Skilled Trades recruitment.
• Track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Winning new business and securing exclusive recruitment partnerships.
• Building long-term client relationships across engineering and manufacturing sectors.
• Generating new revenue opportunities through proactive business development.
• Developing and growing a profitable recruitment desk.
• Negotiating commercial terms, rates and service agreements.
• Managing and expanding existing client accounts.
• Delivering permanent, contract and interim recruitment solutions.
• Identifying new market opportunities and sector growth areas.
• Supporting the development of future team members as the division expands.

Skills

Recruitment sales

Business development

Client relationships

Negotiation

Job description

Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Manager / Team Leader

Leicester | Hybrid Working Available | £40,000 - £55,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission

Drive Growth. Win Business. Build a Division.

Are you a successful Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Recruitment Consultant who loves winning new business and developing client relationships?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing independent recruitment business and work directly with the CEO to expand its Engineering & Manufacturing division.

We're looking for a commercially driven recruiter who thrives on sales, enjoys opening doors and wants the autonomy to build something significant. You'll have the freedom to develop your market, influence strategy and play a key role in the future growth of the business.

Whether you're currently a Senior Consultant, Principal Consultant, Business Manager or Team Leader, this role offers genuine progression, strong earning potential and the opportunity to build a team around you as the division grows.

The Opportunity

You’ll be responsible for driving business growth across engineering, manufacturing, industrial and technical markets throughout the Midlands and the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Winning new business and securing exclusive recruitment partnerships
• Building long-term client relationships across engineering and manufacturing sectors
• Generating new revenue opportunities through proactive business development
• Developing and growing a profitable recruitment desk
• Negotiating commercial terms, rates and service agreements
• Managing and expanding existing client accounts
• Delivering permanent, contract and interim recruitment solutions
• Identifying new market opportunities and sector growth areas
• Supporting the development of future team members as the division expands

What We're Looking For

• Proven recruitment sales and business development success
• Strong new business generation and client acquisition skills
• Experience within Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial, Technical, Supply Chain or Skilled Trades recruitment
• A track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets
• Commercially minded, ambitious and highly motivated
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills

Benefits

• Uncapped commission with no threshold
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Direct access to the CEO and business decision-making
• Clear progression into leadership
• Opportunity to build and manage a future team
• Supportive, entrepreneurial culture
• Modern recruitment technology and tools
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Regular incentives and rewards
• Pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and free parking

Why Join?

This is a genuine opportunity to become a key contributor within a growing independent recruitment business where success is recognised and rewarded.

You’ll have the autonomy to grow your market, maximise your earnings and make a real impact on the future direction of the company.