Recruitment Business Manager/ Executive Recruitment Consultant

  • Reed
  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Jan 31, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Business Manager/ Executive Recruitment Consultant - Reed Colchester

Location: G4, 159 Princes Street Ground Floor, Connexions, Ipswich IP1 1QJDriving Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle essentialHybrid Working: 3-4 days in-office, 1-2 days from home (full-time office-based during induction)Salary: £30,000 - £43,000 (DOE) + £2,000 car allowance (for managers) + uncapped bonus potentialContract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday)

What Is This Role?

We're looking for a driven Senior Recruiter, Team Leader, Lead Recruiter, Principal Recruiter or Recruitment Manager ready to step into a lead recruiter/manager role and spearhead the growth of a small team of recruiters focusing on Business Support recruitment across Colchester and surrounding areas.

You'll inherit a warm desk and small team with strong potential to bill £500k annually. It hasn't yet reached its full potential, as it was previously managed on a part-time basis. This is your opportunity to unlock that growth and make a real impact.

What You'll be Doing:

  • Grow your own desk, win new business, and maximise revenue through effective client and candidate management.
  • Build strong client relationships, understanding their hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions.
  • Attract high-quality candidates through adverts, headhunting, networking, and social media, maintaining a strong talent pipeline.
  • Lead and develop a team of two recruiters now or in the future

What's in It for You?

  • Award-winning training and development
  • Clear career progression with pay rises and promotions up to every 6 months
  • Uncapped bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working model
  • Long service rewards, including paid sabbaticals every 5 years
  • Health cash plan
  • Eco-friendly commuting support
  • High Achievers Club
  • Exclusive Reed Discount Club
  • Annual incentives with chances to win holidays, tech bundles, and even cars

What We're Looking For

  • Proven agency experience in recruitment
  • A self-starter with a strong track record of billing success in recruitment
  • Leadership potential or existing management experience