Branch Manager

Location: Chatham 

Driving Licence required.

Salary: up to £45k depending on experience + bonuses + car allowance

12 months FTC.

Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 days working from home.

Do you possess the unique blend of entrepreneurial flair and people-centric leadership to drive a recruitment branch to new heights?

Are you passionate about fostering a culture of growth and achievement while excelling in business development?

Are you a dynamic leader, already working in recruitment, who thrives on mentoring individuals towards their fullest potential while revolutionising client relationships?

We are open to an existing business manager who is looking for their next step. We are keen for a recruitment team leader who is used to the demands of business development and candidates management, or maybe you’re an existing branch manager looking to join an incredible company.

We are seeking an individual with a unique blend of self-motivation, entrepreneurial drive, and a consultative mindset. This candidate should not only embody these qualities but excel as a people’s manager, dedicated to cultivating a thriving team culture.

The Team

You’ll be entering a fantastic team, who are driven by the energy and structure you bring. Our Temps Consultant, Mike has over 6 years experience in the recruitment world, and having worked with us for two and a half years, there is no doubt of his dedication to the job. His Candidate Consultant, Hayley is the epitome of keeping the temps desk in order, a true grafter and dedicated to giving candidates the best experience.

Despite entering the role new to recruitment, our Perms Consultant, Jake comes from a strong sales background specialising in manufacturing and distribution roles. His two and a half years pairs incredibly well with his Candidate Consultant, Sabia, who has nearly 4 years under her belt. She consistently demonstrates what professional means, and never fails to bring her highly experienced head to the office.

What a team to guide you to success!

Reporting to the Operations Manager and/or Regional Director, you will be responsible for increasing the branches revenue by maintaining and growing Adecco market share in the area.

• You will do this by analysing, monitor, and deliver on key metrics and KPIs for the branch. Alongside, reaching and exceeding financial and operational targets, including profit and loss management.
• Increasing market share by leading and overseeing advertising, marketing, sales, and service efforts in the branch.
• Developing, inspiring, and coaching your branch in the Adecco way to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Strong leadership skills, driving your own business and motivating your team to exceed objectives is what will make you ideal for this role.
• You will be adept at adopting a consultative approach, understanding client needs deeply and offering tailored solutions.
• Integral to this role is the ability to generate business opportunities and nurture client relationships. You will ideally have a track record in cultivating leads, expanding client portfolios and contributing significantly to team success through strategic business development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will take pride in guiding, supporting, and empowering their team members towards achieving collective success while simultaneously demonstrating prowess in generating business opportunities and cultivating strong client relationships.

This multifaceted role requires a visionary leader who can steer the branch towards success through a balance of proactive business development and attentive mentorship.

Are you comfortable looking outside of branch to the wider market for inspiration, solutions, and development?

• Strategic planning and judgement – this role require quick and efficient thinking and great delegation.
• You’ll be conducting weekly 1:1 with your team, not just looking at what to achieve but how. Guiding your team to reach their potential is not just a quarterly driver, it’s a daily task and it’s your job to provide the support and have impeccable attention to detail to ensure you are doing the job with them.
• You will be proactive in doing client visits with your consultants and get involved in client sales and business development, leveraging sales opportunities where you can.
• Driving financial results and innovation – there are benefits to being a top billing branch.

• Market leading bonus schemes – the harder you work the more you earn
• Progression – the sky is the limit when you join the team
• Team spirit – you cannot compete with the community Adecco can provide
• 22 days of holiday, increasing one day each year until you reach the maximum of 28
• Pension – each month you’ll contribute 5% of your basic salary to your pension and we will contribute 4% for you
• Boost Benefits – exclusive platform which includes high street discounts, wellbeing videos, recipes, exercise videos, mindfulness and money management tools and so much more
• Benefits also include dental insurance, private medical insurance, eye care vouchers, car allowance – subject to probation

Our strategy is aligned to the key trends shaping the world of work. We are leading the way in enabling organisations, adapt to a changing world of work and ensuring the future employability of people. Our purpose of making the future work for everyone translates into a bold strategic vision of enabling sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals and empowering organisations to optimise their work forces.

We believe that understanding the hiring process helps you to prepare, and be at your best. As a global, multi brand organisation with multiple different roles, our application process can vary. 

Interview Stages:

Pre-screen with Talent Acquisition Consultant

1. Informal call with Branch Manager, Rachel Baker
2. Teams interview with Rachel Baker and Regional Director, Scott Barham
3. Teams interview with Head of Operational Growth, Lyndsay Casey (30 mins)

For any reasonable adjustments before applying or during the process, please reach out to the TA Partner: polly.dale@adeccogroup.com

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting date: 10-11-2024