Recruitment Area Manager

We are a well-established recruitment agency with a reputation for delivering high-quality recruitment solutions to Engineering and Manufacturing businesses across the UK. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious Recruitment Area Manager to lead and develop our Industrial Engineering (Blue Collar) temporary recruitment division across our Redditch, Birmingham and Wolverhampton branches.

As a Recruitment Area Manager, you will manage a team of consultants across all locations, with responsibility for developing and expanding the team as the business continues to grow. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong blend of leadership, business development and strategic planning.

The successful Recruitment Area Manager will be actively involved in winning new business, attending client visits, developing key accounts and identifying opportunities for growth across the region. Alongside managing team performance, the Recruitment Area Manager will play a key role in shaping the future direction of our temporary recruitment offering.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of consultants across Redditch, Birmingham and Wolverhampton.
• Grow our Industrial Engineering (Blue Collar) temporary recruitment division.
• Generate new business opportunities and expand existing client relationships.
• Attend client meetings and site visits to develop long-term partnerships.
• Create and implement strategic growth plans across the region.
• Coach, mentor and support consultants to maximise performance.
• Monitor KPIs, revenue and profitability.
• Identify opportunities to recruit and develop additional team members.
• Ensure high standards of service delivery and compliance.

The ideal candidate:

• Experienced Recruitment Manager, Branch Manager, Team Leader or Senior Consultant with a background in temporary recruitment.
• Proven success within industrial, engineering, manufacturing or blue-collar recruitment.
• Strong business development and account management experience.
• A hands-on leader who can inspire, coach and develop teams.
• Commercially driven with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passionate about growth, performance and delivering exceptional customer service.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Bonus.
• Car allowance.
• Hybrid working options.
• Regular salary reviews.
• Private GP and healthcare cover.
• Pension scheme.
• Comprehensive training, development and career progression.
• Regular social events.

We invest heavily in our people, technology and infrastructure, giving you the tools to focus on what you do best. If you're looking for an opportunity to combine leadership, business development and strategic growth within a thriving engineering recruitment business, apply today.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.