Branch Manager -Recruitment

Branch Manager - Education Recruitment (Midlands & Birmingham)
Midlands / Birmingham
Starting salary - 60,000 basic + Guaranteed Commission + Uncapped Earnings

Empowering Learning are looking for an experienced and driven Branch Manager to lead our well-established Midlands and Birmingham branch, working alongside an existing team of four.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will take ownership of a performing region and build on strong foundations already in place.

You will take full responsibility for the performance and growth of the Midlands and Birmingham branch, leading from the front while developing an established team.

• Lead, manage, and develop an established team of four consultants and compliance staff
• Drive branch performance against GP, KPI, and activity targets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and Multi-Academy Trusts
• Develop new business opportunities across Primary, Secondary, SEND, and Alternative Provision
• Support and mentor consultants to maximise performance and progression
• Ensure high standards of compliance and safeguarding are maintained
• Contribute to wider regional growth strategy

• Proven experience within education recruitment
• Currently operating at Senior Consultant, Team Leader, or Branch Manager level
• Strong billing history and understanding of running a successful desk
• Experience managing or mentoring consultants
• Commercially driven with a focus on growth
• Confident, resilient, and capable of leading from the front

• Established Team & Warm Desk
  You are not starting from zero. You will inherit a performing branch with an established team of four, existing clients, and active pipelines.
• Genuine Autonomy
  You will have the freedom to run the branch as your own business, without unnecessary layers or micro-management.
• Guaranteed Commission Support
  Financial stability while you embed, with guaranteed commission available during onboarding.
• Stronger Margins & Commercial Flexibility
  A pragmatic, relationship-led approach that allows you to win and retain business without rigid pricing constraints.
• Clear Progression Beyond Branch Level
  A genuine pathway into Regional leadership for someone who delivers.
• Part of a Wider Group (Including Team Teach)
  Access to additional services and training that strengthen your offering to schools and trusts.
• Leadership That Understands Billing
  You will be supported by leaders who have built desks and grown branches themselves.

• 60,000 basic starting salary
• Guaranteed commission available
• Uncapped commission structure
• An established team from day one
• Strong leadership support and infrastructure

Empowering Learning offers competitive hourly rates, professional support, and opportunities for CPD.

Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.