Manager
Hays Recruitment - London - Accountancy and Finance – Payroll and Credit
We have an exciting internal opportunity for an experienced recruitment leader to take ownership of a team of 4 experienced recruiters as well as our Private Sector Payroll desk in Cheapside. This role offers the chance to lead a high‑performing specialism, take responsibility for a well-established market, and elevate your career within one of the most commercially consistent areas of our A&F business.
If you're ready for a bigger remit, broader influence, and the chance to revitalise a team with strong historic performance, this could be the next step in your Hays career.
The Opportunity
This is a Manager‑level role leading a fantastic team and taking ownership of a high‑value, specialist desk focused on permanent Payroll and recruitment across the Private Sector.
You'll be stepping into a warm, reputable area of the business with loyal clients, consistent role flow and clear headroom for growth.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Leading & Developing Your Team
* Build a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, coaching and collaboration
* Lead consultants through structured development plans and performance frameworks
* Role‑model strong pipeline management, client partnership and fee consistency
Commercial Strategy & Ownership
* Drive a commercial plan that accelerates revenue and market penetration
* Re‑engage established relationships and expand the portfolio across key sectors
* Identify growth areas across Payroll and transactional finance
* Maintain strong awareness of market trends, competitive activity and client demand
Senior-Level Recruitment Delivery
* Run a 360 desk at leadership level to anchor high-quality revenue
* Act as a trusted advisor to clients with complex, specialist hiring needs
* Guarantee excellence across compliance, process and customer experience
Strategic Collaboration
* Partner closely with senior leadership to shape divisional priorities
* Influence best practice, operational excellence and market strategy across the wider A&F business
* Contribute to long-term planning and future workforce needs within your specialism
What We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
* Are currently a Business Manager, Manager or operating at an equivalent leadership level
* Have an impressive track record in revenue growth and team leadership
* Bring strong commercial acumen and confidence operating in high-demand markets
* Have the resilience, ambition and leadership presence to drive performance and culture
* Want to shape and develop a key market within A&F, making a tangible impact on growth
What Hays Offers You
As part of your internal progression, you’ll benefit from:
* Uncapped commission, paid every 4 weeks
* Ownership of a warm, specialist desk with strong foundations and high fee potential
* Long-term commercial opportunity across transactional finance markets
* Access to industry-leading leadership development programmes
* Hybrid working and flexible hours
* International incentive trips and performance-based rewards
* A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports ambition and celebrates success
* Career mobility across the UK and globally
At Hays, we develop leaders and we support you every step of the journey.