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 pipelineSales & 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 frontTraining & Development

Deliver structured onboarding and ongoing training programmes
Support continuous professional development across the team
Ensure consistent standards of performance and service deliveryCompliance & 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 processesBranch 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 improvementBoard 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-makingWhat 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 oversightWe 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)