Senior Recruitment Business Development Manager

Gillespie People Solutions Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Gillespie People Solutions Ltd in Scotland is seeking an experienced recruitment professional to lead business development and drive commercial growth across our client base in the Scottish market. You will shape new client relationships, expand market share and act as a key commercial voice within a high‑performing team.

The role offers autonomy to build a high‑value portfolio, partnering with senior leadership to influence BD strategy, and a strong compensation package with base salary up to

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic BD activity across your specialist market.
• Opening new client relationships and nurturing long-term partnerships.
• Driving commercial growth across the business' established and emerging sectors.
• Working closely with senior leadership to influence business development strategy.
• Representing a respected brand with national reach across frontline, operational and executive roles.
• Building a high‑value portfolio with full autonomy and support.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Job description

If you're an experienced recruitment professional who thrives on building relationships, opening new doors and driving commercial growth, this is the role that lets you lean fully into what you do best.

This client recruitment business is a leading UK & Global recruitment brand, recognised for deep market expertise, long‑term client partnerships and a reputation for delivering high‑quality talent solutions across contact centre, customer experience and sales environments.

They are now looking for a Recruitment Professional who wants to take their career in a pure business development direction — shaping new client relationships, expanding market share and becoming a key commercial voice within a high‑performing team.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading strategic BD activity across your specialist market.
• Opening new client relationships and nurturing long‑term partnerships.
• Driving commercial growth across the business' established and emerging sectors.
• Working closely with senior leadership to influence business development strategy.
• Representing a respected brand with strong delivery capability and national reach across frontline, operational and executive roles.
• Building a high‑value portfolio with full autonomy and support.

Our client is looking for a recruitment leader who is ambitious and loves the commercial side of recruitment. Someone who wants to be out in the Scottish market, building relationships within the community, networking, spotting opportunities and shaping growth. There's a strong package on offer with base salary of up to £55k and great commission, overall package and incentives.