Recruitment Manager - Responsive Personnel : Job Details

Recruitment Manager

Location: Swindon – Delta Business Park

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 uncapped commission team bonuses

About Us

Since 2014, Responsive Personnel has built a reputation as a forward thinking recruitment agency across the industrial, commercial, and hospitality sectors. With a dedicated team of professionals, we’re now expanding our leadership team to drive the next phase of growth in Swindon and beyond.

Our personable approach, combined with deep industry expertise and exceptional responsiveness, has made us the trusted recruitment partner for businesses from local independents to national corporations.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead our consultants, drive sales performance, and take ownership of revenue-generating billing operations. This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing personal billing targets with strategic management responsibilities.

With plans to grow our team by two additional consultants in 2025, you’ll play a pivotal role in scaling our operations while safeguarding the high service standards our clients rely on.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruitment consultants
• Set and monitor individual and team sales targets
• Conduct performance reviews and provide regular coaching
• Recruit and onboard new team members
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven culture

Sales & Business Development

• Drive overall sales performance and revenue growth with the support of our consultants
• Develop and implement sales strategies across core sectors
• Lead by example in client acquisition and retention
• Build trusted relationships that encourage clients to transition to Responsive Personnel
• Identify and secure high-value opportunities with key decision makers

Revenue Generation & Billing

• Actively contribute to monthly billing targets through personal placements (temp and perm)
• Manage key accounts and high-value placements
• Drive growth across both temporary and permanent staffing solutions
• Oversee team billing operations and performance metrics
• Monitor profit margins and implement financial controls

Operational Excellence

• Maintain our leading fill rate times for temporary bookings
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice with the support of our Compliance and Payroll Executive
• Optimise recruitment processes and systems
• Manage escalations and maintain strong client relationships
• Oversee candidate quality and retention initiatives

Strategic Planning

• Contribute to wider business growth plans
• Analyse performance data and market opportunities
• Support the MD in achieving profitability and self-sufficiency goals
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Requirements

• 2–4 years recruitment management experience
• Proven billing track record alongside management duties
• Strong sales leadership skills with team management experience
• Background in industrial, commercial, or hospitality recruitment
• Excellent people development and coaching skills
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L awareness
• Results-driven with a focus on KPIs and targets
• Full Driving Licence and own transport – Business miles reimbursed

Desirable

• Experience managing recruitment teams of 5+ consultants
• Knowledge of recruitment software and billing systems
• Understanding of the Swindon/South West job market
• Experience scaling recruitment operations
• Professional qualifications (REC, IRP)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary £35,000 – £40,000
• Uncapped commission on personal billings
• Team performance bonuses
• Leadership role in an established, profitable agency
• Opportunity to shape the growth of an expanding business
• Professional development and training
• Modern office at Delta Business Park, Swindon (parking excellent transport links)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (flexibility required for client needs and team leadership).

Ready to lead a successful team while driving your own revenue?

Join Responsive Personnel as our Recruitment Manager and play a key role in our growth journey.