Recruitment Team Leader

Jobwise Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment agency in Bury is seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to build and develop a new branch. The role offers a salary up to £35,000 and OTE of £60,000+, along with fantastic benefits including profit share and extensive holidays. This is an opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a supportive environment, focusing on client relationships and business growth.

Benefits

Profit share

Generous pension

Healthcare scheme

Early Friday finish

Additional holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Recruitment Manager or Team Leader.
• Ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Commercial awareness and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth and manage day-to-day operations.
• Recruit and develop a team of sales and support staff.
• Build and manage a multi-sector client base.

Skills

Leadership

B2B Sales

Relationship Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Recruitment Manager or Team Leader, looking for a company that offers a fantastic career? Would you like to work for an award winning company based close to Bury town centre? As well as brilliant training and career prospects, the role offers a starting salary of up to £35,000, an OTE of £60,000+ and amazing benefits including a bonus scheme and profit share, holidays that increase to 29 days PLUS your birthday, free parking, company pension, healthcare, and an early Friday finish.

We are an award-winning recruitment business, established for over 45 years, and proud holders of Investors in People Gold (only 7% of UK companies with Investors in People achieve this). We focus on organic growth and employee development, offering extensive training and opportunities to progress. At Jobwise, you will be part of a supportive, fun, and high-performing sales team where no two days are the same.

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want a fast-paced, exciting career with real progression, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role

As an experienced Recruitment Manager or Team Leader, we’re looking for someone who can build, motivate, manage and develop a team for a new branch of an established recruitment company. You’ll be developing the branch’s client base, building strong client relationships and delivering high-level service to both clients and candidates, dealing with permanent and temporary roles in the commercial sector. The role involves B2B sales, primarily focusing on relationship selling and consultative selling. You’ll be selling both the candidate to a client company and the job to the candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a senior management team to drive continued business growth and ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the branch.
• Recruit, manage and develop a team of sales and support staff.
• Motivate and organise the team towards daily success.
• Manage and grow a busy temporary and permanent multi‑sector client base across the North West, managing your own client base as well as assisting the team to manage their customers.
• Regularly meet with new and existing clients to build relationships and understand their business needs.
• Help own and develop a candidate talent pool that suits the needs of your hiring clients.
• Work with the team to achieve agreed KPIs in sales and recruitment performance.
• Develop knowledge of the local market, including attending networking events.
• Manage the brand with both internal and external promotion of Jobwise culture.
• Liaise with directors and finance team to ensure all relevant financial information is used to optimise sales.

Who We’re Looking For

• An experienced Recruitment Manager or Recruitment Team Leader, looking for a new challenge.
• A motivational leader with the ability to build, train and develop new teams.
• Commercially aware with the ability to highlight, win, develop and retain business.
• Confident, resilient, and motivated by achieving results.
• Excellent communicator with empathy and strong active listening skills.
• Able to act as a trusted advisor, focusing on long‑term success rather than short‑term transactions.
• Strong team player who puts colleagues and customers first.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Willing to develop strategic skills such as industry knowledge, data analysis, and technological proficiency.
• A full UK driving licence and your own transport is essential to visit customer sites.

What You’ll Get

• A basic salary of up to £35,000, depending on experience.
• An OTE of £60,000+.
• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays (rising to 29 with service).
• Your birthday off as an extra day.
• Monthly commission.
• Quarterly and annual bonus scheme.
• Profit share.
• Generous pension including life assurance.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Attendance bonus.
• Excellent career prospects.
• Regular incentives, competitions, and team‑building events.
• A fully paid day each year to support a charity of your choice.
• No weekends or late nights – enjoy a healthy work/life balance.
• An early Friday finish.

Ready to move your recruitment career to the next stage? Send us your CV today!

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