Recruitment Business Manager

Company: Permanent People Rec2Rec
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

Business Manager – Construction Recruitment

£40,000 + Commission/ Bonus

Join a highly established and fast-growing recruitment business with a strong reputation across the construction sector.

Based in a modern and impressive office in Nottingham (NG7), this business offers a genuinely enjoyable working environment including a games room, free parking and a vibrant, ambitious culture.

We’re looking for an experienced Business Manager to lead and develop a small team of junior recruiters whilst continuing to bill and grow your own desk. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone from either a blue collar or white collar construction recruitment background who enjoys building relationships, leading from the front, and being part of a business with genuine growth plans and earning potential.

The environment is fast paced, energetic and ambitious – ideal for someone who thrives on momentum, enjoys client interaction and wants to be part of a business where hard work is genuinely rewarded.

The role:

  • Managing, mentoring and developing a small team of recruiters
  • Running and growing your own billing desk
  • Building long-term relationships with new and existing clients
  • Attending client meetings and site visits
  • Leading by example in business development activity
  • Supporting the growth and performance of the wider team
  • Working within a warm, well-established market with strong brand presence

What they’re looking for:

  • Previous recruitment experience within construction, industrial or a similar fast-paced sector
  • Experience managing or mentoring recruiters is highly desirable
  • Strong business development and client relationship skills
  • Confident, charismatic and commercially driven personality
  • Someone ambitious who enjoys being out meeting clients and developing business
  • Motivated by progression, success and strong earning potential

What’s on offer:

  • Established brand with an excellent reputation in the sector
  • Serious growth plans and opportunities to progress
  • All-expenses-paid incentive trips for top performers – most recently to the Bahamas
  • Warm market and existing client relationships
  • Impressive Nottingham office with games room and free parking
  • Supportive leadership team
  • Strong earning potential with uncapped commission
  • Fast paced, energetic and ambitious culture

Posted: June 2nd, 2026