Business Manager - Primary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Manager to lead the Reed Croydon office in the education sector. We are seeking a motivated and driven individual with a passion for success to manage our high performing education team.

As a Business Manager you will run a successful recruitment desk, leading from the front to motivate and inspire a small specialist team. You will demonstrate expertise as a recruiter in your own specialist market and act as an example to your team in candidate and client facing activities as set out in the Consultants role profiles, focusing on the Primary Education market.

Day to Day of the role

Developing business opportunities through targeted outbound calling, attending sales meetings, sales presentations, client visits and networking events.

Maintain and enhance relationships with existing school clients, ensuring high levels of service and retention.

Actively pursue new client opportunities to expand the branch’s reach and impact.

Lead, manage, and develop the team through a culture of coaching and continuous improvement.

Drive the growth of day-to-day, long-term, and permanent recruitment services, setting and achieving ambitious targets.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Proven track record of success in recruitment.

Strong leadership qualities with a strategic and positive mindset.

Ability to manage an office with full P&L responsibility and a focus on business development.

What you can expect

Incentive schemes including holiday vouchers, spend-as-you-wish vouchers, and the chance to win a luxury electric vehicle.

Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities.

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and option to purchase additional holiday too.

Personal development funding and discount with Reed Courses.

Access to Reed Reward Hub with access to wellbeing resources, gym discounts, savings with online shopping and cashback.

Health cash plan giving you cashback on everyday healthcare expenses.

To apply for this position, please submit your application. If successful, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to arrange an initial telephone interview, followed by a video interview or face-to-face meeting.