Recruitment Branch Manager - Education

RecQuest are working on behalf of a well-established recruitment agency to find an exceptional Recruitment Branch Manager for their Southampton office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced recruitment professional to build a successful team and take a newly established branch to the next level.

The Role

As a billing Recruitment Branch Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of Recruitment Consultants while continuing to manage your own desk. You’ll have the full support of senior management and access to outstanding training and development resources. This is a fully office-based, permanent role, working Monday to Friday, with reduced hours during school holidays.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading by example to drive business growth alongside your team.
• Developing and implementing branch sales plans to meet performance targets.
• Coaching, motivating, and nurturing your team to achieve high standards and results.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Conducting regular team meetings, one-to-ones, and performance evaluations.
• Recruiting and growing your team to maximise the branch’s potential.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Managing budgets, business forecasts, and promotional activities.

What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A proven track record as a billing consultant, ideally in education or social care recruitment.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of recruiters or resourcers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A confident, resilient personality with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• In-depth knowledge of the education recruitment market is highly desirable.

The Offer
While this role does not compete on salary alone, it offers a unique opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing team where your success is celebrated. Key benefits include:

• £44k - £64k
• A branch bonus scheme and uncapped commission with no threshold on billings.
• Opportunities to increase your basic salary through performance milestones.
• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, birthday leave, and a life admin day.
• Reduced working hours during school holidays for a better work-life balance.
• Access to one of the most effective training and coaching programmes in the industry.
• Private healthcare and additional perks such as company functions and rewards.

The Details

• Location: Southampton (office-based)
• Working hours:
  
  • Term time: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-5:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am-4:30 pm
  • School holidays: Reduced hours (approx. 9:00 am-3:30 pm)

If you’re an ambitious, driven recruiter with leadership experience, this is your chance to step into a pivotal role and make your mark. Apply now through RecQuest for a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity!