Recruitment Branch Manager

The Opportunity

We're looking for a commercially driven, hands-on Branch Manager to lead our education recruitment division. Managing a team of consultants, you will take full ownership of branch performance, culture, and growth.

This is a billing leadership role - you will run your own desk, lead from the front, and set the benchmark for sales and delivery across the team.

Working in close partnership with the Compliance Manager, you will ensure the branch operates to the highest standards of safeguarding and compliance, while maintaining full operational oversight. Reporting directly to the board, you will have real influence on strategy, performance, and direction.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Performance

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 13 to exceed targets
• Create a high-performance, accountable, and positive office culture
• Manage performance through regular 1:1s, appraisals, and structured reviews
• Coach and develop consultants at all levels, building a strong talent pipeline

Sales & Business Growth

• Drive branch revenue through new business and client retention
• Build strong relationships with schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts
• Identify and capitalise on market opportunities
• Maintain a personal billing desk, leading from the front

Training & Development

• Deliver structured onboarding and ongoing training programmes
• Support continuous professional development across the team
• Ensure consistent standards of performance and service delivery

Compliance & Safeguarding Oversight

• Hold overall accountability for compliance and safeguarding standards within the branch
• Work closely with the Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to KCSIE and safer recruitment
• Ensure all consultants follow correct vetting procedures (DBS, references, right to work)
• Maintain a strong compliance-first culture and audit-ready processes

Branch Operations & Office Leadership

• Take full ownership of day-to-day branch operations
• Oversee productivity, performance, and overall office environment
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and profitability
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement

Board Reporting & Strategic Input

• Report directly to the board on performance, risks, and growth
• Provide insight into market trends and opportunities
• Contribute to wider business strategy and decision-making

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in education recruitment
• Strong billing track record with consistent target achievement
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Solid understanding of safeguarding and compliance requirements
• A natural leader with strong commercial awareness
• Ability to balance hands-on billing with strategic oversight

We offer:

• Competitive salary and commission
• A lively and fun working environment
• Birthday day off
• Smart, spacious, modern offices
• Free Parking
• 28 days Annual leave (including Bank holidays) with 1 additional day added each year of service - up to 5 years
• Dress down days on Fridays
• Private medical (after 6 months service)