The Opportunity
We're looking for a commercially driven, hands-on Branch Manager to lead our education recruitment division. Managing a team of consultants, you will take full ownership of branch performance, culture, and growth.
This is a billing leadership role - you will run your own desk, lead from the front, and set the benchmark for sales and delivery across the team.
Working in close partnership with the Compliance Manager, you will ensure the branch operates to the highest standards of safeguarding and compliance, while maintaining full operational oversight. Reporting directly to the board, you will have real influence on strategy, performance, and direction.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Performance
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 13 to exceed targets
Create a high-performance, accountable, and positive office culture
Manage performance through regular 1:1s, appraisals, and structured reviews
Coach and develop consultants at all levels, building a strong talent pipeline
Sales & Business Growth
Drive branch revenue through new business and client retention
Build strong relationships with schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts
Identify and capitalise on market opportunities
Maintain a personal billing desk, leading from the front
Training & Development
Deliver structured onboarding and ongoing training programmes
Support continuous professional development across the team
Ensure consistent standards of performance and service delivery
Compliance & Safeguarding Oversight
Hold overall accountability for compliance and safeguarding standards within the branch
Work closely with the Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to KCSIE and safer recruitment
Ensure all consultants follow correct vetting procedures (DBS, references, right to work)
Maintain a strong compliance-first culture and audit-ready processes
Branch Operations & Office Leadership
Take full ownership of day-to-day branch operations
Oversee productivity, performance, and overall office environment
Manage budgets, forecasts, and profitability
Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement
Board Reporting & Strategic Input
Report directly to the board on performance, risks, and growth
Provide insight into market trends and opportunities
Contribute to wider business strategy and decision-making
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in education recruitment
Strong billing track record with consistent target achievement
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Solid understanding of safeguarding and compliance requirements
A natural leader with strong commercial awareness
Ability to balance hands-on billing with strategic oversight
We offer:
Competitive salary and commission
A lively and fun working environment
Birthday day off
Smart, spacious, modern offices
Free Parking
28 days Annual leave (including Bank holidays) with 1 additional day added each year of service - up to 5 years
Dress down days on Fridays
Private medical (after 6 months service)