Business Manager – Recruitment (Bournemouth)

About the role

Reed is seeking a Business Manager to lead its Business Support and Accountancy & Finance recruitment desk in Bournemouth. This hybrid role combines hands‑on 360 recruiting with team leadership, offering the chance to grow a high‑billing desk and shape the local market.

Key responsibilities

• Run a successful 360 recruitment desk covering Business Support or Accountancy & Finance.
• Manage and develop a small team of Recruitment Consultants.
• Increase market share and win new business across the Bournemouth area.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure high performance, quality and profitability.
• Lead by example, championing Reed’s values and culture.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a 360 recruiter.
• Management experience or a clear ambition to step into a leadership role.
• Strong sales drive, resilience and commercial focus.
• Hands‑on, motivating approach to coaching and developing others.
• Values‑led mindset aligned with Reed’s culture.

Required skills

What we offer

• Uncapped bonus on personal billings and team performance.
• Clear and structured career progression.
• Industry‑leading tools, technology and candidate database.
• 25 days holiday (option to buy more) and paid sabbaticals at 5 and 10 years.
• Pension and reward schemes, plus leadership development and training.