Area Manager

Join Reed, the UK’s largest family-run recruitment business, as an Area Manager in our Birmingham office – one of the top-performing offices in the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead multiple recruitment specialisms, driving growth, performance, and exceptional service delivery across a diverse and well-established market.

What you’ll be doing

As an Area Manager, you’ll lead from the front, developing high-performing teams whilst building strong client and candidate relationships.

You will

Lead, coach, and develop a team of specialist recruiters across multiple disciplines

Create and deliver a clear business development strategy to grow market share

Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a key escalation point

Drive team performance against KPIs, financial targets, and business plans

Analyse performance data to make sound commercial decisions

Identify new business opportunities and strengthen Reed’s presence locally

Ensure a first-class service for both clients and candidates

Recruit, retain, and develop top talent to build a sustainable, high-performing team

About you

We are looking for a confident, commercially minded leader who thrives on developing people and delivering results.

You will

Have proven experience in recruitment leadership or managing high-performing sales teams

Be passionate about coaching and developing others

Take a proactive, solutions-focused approach

Be resilient, motivated, and driven to succeed

Why join Reed?

At Reed, we believe in rewarding success and supporting long-term career development.

Hybrid working

3 days in the office, 2 days from home after training

Benefits & rewards

Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus potential

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Private medical insurance options

Life assurance

High achiever awards and incentive trips

Paid sabbaticals for long service

Industry-leading training and development

Clear career progression opportunities

Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes

Why Birmingham?

Our Birmingham office is a key hub within Reed, consistently delivering strong results and growth. With multiple specialisms and an established client base, you will be joining a collaborative and successful team with real momentum.

Ready to lead your next chapter?

If you are ready to make a real impact and build something exceptional, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of Reed’s continued success.