Recruitment Manager - Commerce and Industry

La Fosse; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment firm in Greater London is seeking a pivotal Team Leader to manage and develop a high-performance recruitment team. You will foster strong client partnerships, drive business development initiatives, and source high-quality candidates. The ideal candidate has leadership experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the recruitment industry. With a competitive commission structure and generous benefits, this role offers a remarkable opportunity for growth and success.

Benefits

Industry-Leading Commission Structure

Up to 30 days annual leave

Hybrid Working Model

Annual Company Ski Trip

Wellness Perks

Mental Health Support

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Incentives & Socials

Private Health & Dental Discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in team leadership and development.
• Proven success in building and maintaining client partnerships.
• Ability to attract and source high-quality candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop team members.
• Build strong client relationships and provide market insights.
• Identify and win new business through networking.

Skills

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Candidate Sourcing

Negotiation Skills

CRM Compliance

Market Knowledge

Tools

Bullhorn

Job description

The Role:

This is a pivotal leadership role within a growing area of the business, focused on Commercial & Industry (C&I). You’ll be leading a practice with an established client base across major accounts, giving you the opportunity to gain traction from day one. With strong internal partnerships and long‑standing client relationships, you’ll have the backing to shape the team’s future while driving sustainable growth and success.

Hear from some of our team here about what they love about working at La Fosse.

What will you be doing?

• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Manage, coach, and develop team members to reach their full potential. Foster a high‑performance, inclusive culture built on care, ambition, and humility, while maintaining your own billing performance.

• Client Partnership: Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering market insight, salary benchmarking, and talent strategy advice.

• Business Development: Identify and win new business through networking, referrals, and proactive outreach.

• Candidate Attraction: Source and engage high‑quality candidates using platforms like LinkedIn, job boards, and your own network.

• Recruitment Delivery: Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process—from job brief to offer—ensuring a smooth, professional experience for both clients and candidates.

• Offer & Negotiation: Support clients and candidates from negotiating terms through to managing best package for candidates at offer stage.

• Compliance & CRM: Keep accurate records in Bullhorn and ensure alignment with GDPR, employment law, and internal standards.

• Market Expertise: Stay ahead of industry trends and share insights to support clients’ needs.

• Team Collaboration: Live our values of care, ambition, and humility, contributing to a high‑performing, inclusive team culture.

When you join our recruitment team, you will start on a flat 15% commission to help you settle in, then move you to our standard structure where you will earn 33% of any NFI up to £800k and 40% on billings beyond that, ensuring a clear and rewarding commission structure. You can also earn through additional earning streams such as Management overrides, cross‑selling and referral bonuses from our Academy & Solutions service lines. Below are some example commission figures:

Benefits:

💸 Industry‑Leading Commission Structure: Earn from day one with our competitive commission scheme.

🌴 Annual Leave: Enjoy up to 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a Christmas closure period.

🏙️ Hybrid Working Model: We work 4 days a week from our London office, with 1 week per year to work from anywhere—whether that’s by the beach, in the countryside, or closer to family.

🎿 Annual Company Ski Trip: Hit the slopes with the team—our all‑company ski trip is open to everyone.

💆 Wellness Perks: We subsidise your gym membership to help you stay active and energised, and offer weekly in‑office massages for a midweek recharge.

🧠 Mental Health Support: Access to professional support and resources to help you prioritise your wellbeing.

👶 Enhanced Maternity Pay: We provide enhanced maternity packages to support you through life’s important milestones.

🎉 Incentives & Socials: Regular team socials, performance incentives, and rewards to celebrate your success.

🦷 Private Health & Dental Discounts: Take advantage of discounted private healthcare and dental plans, because your health matters.

The Interview Process:

We want to make sure this role is the perfect fit for both you and us. Here’s what to expect:

• Call with our TA team: To learn more about you and to tell you more about us!

• 1st Stage Interview: A commercial‑focused conversation with the hiring manager or team lead.

• 2nd Stage Interview: An in‑person competency‑based interview to dive deeper into your experience and skills.

• Psychometric Assessment: A short online assessment to help us understand your working style, preferences, and strengths.

• Final Stage Interview: A business case presentation followed by an opportunity to meet the wider team in person.

At La Fosse, we believe diverse teams create better outcomes. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If this role excites you but you don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply!

🔗 Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now and let’s grow together.