Business Unit Manager

Company: Round Peg Solutions
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Business Unit Manager

Responsible for overseeing and managing the recruitment function within a specific business unit, leading a team of recruitment consultants, setting recruitment strategies, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful acquisition of top talent to meet the needs of our customers.

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruitment consultants, providing guidance, support, and coaching.
  • Generate personal sales and lead from the front in demonstrating an excellent level of performance.
  • Interface with our global customers and play a key role in further solidifying exclusive relationships and long‑term projects.
  • Set performance targets, conduct regular performance reviews, and hold monthly 1‑2‑1s to create personal development plans.
  • Work closely with your team to promote a collaborative and inclusive culture that emphasizes continuous improvement and high performance.

Recruitment Strategy

  • Collaborate with senior leadership to understand needs and align recruitment strategies with overall business goals.
  • Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract, source, and engage qualified candidates.
  • Keep up with industry trends and best practice to ensure a competitive and innovative approach to talent acquisition.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Communicate recruitment progress and challenges to ensure alignment and transparency.
  • Work closely with hiring managers to understand job requirements, establish candidate profiles, and provide guidance on effective hiring processes.
  • Oversee the end‑to‑end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and extending offers.
  • Use a variety of sourcing methods, including job boards, LinkedIn, and our CRM system (Bullhorn), to attract a diverse pool of candidates.
  • Ensure thorough candidate qualification, including skills, evaluation, cultural fit, and alignment with customer needs.

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Track recruitment metrics and analyze data to measure effectiveness of strategies and identify improvement areas.
  • Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on key recruitment metrics, such as time‑to‑fill, cost‑per‑hire, and quality of hire.

Compliance & Process Improvement

  • Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies throughout the recruitment process.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and enhance recruitment processes for increased efficiency and candidate experience.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Degree qualified or equivalent.
  • Proven success in technical recruitment with a track record of leading, mentoring, or managing a recruitment team to achieve revenue goals.
  • Background in winning new business for personal performance and training others to perform in a new business‑focused role.
  • Strong understanding of various recruitment methods, tools, and technologies.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Data‑driven mindset with the ability to analyze recruitment metrics and make data‑driven decisions.
  • Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and other recruitment software.
  • Strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment with access to advanced recruitment technology and resources to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026