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Job Title: Business Manager – Permanent Recruitment

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Competitive Basic Salary + uncapped commission

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Overview

Interaction Recruitment is one of the UK’s leading independent recruitment businesses, with 30 offices & 9 specialist divisions across the UK and internationally. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Business Manager to establish and develop a Permanent Recruitment division within our Cambridge office.

This is a semi-senior position with a strong focus on business development, client relationship management, and long-term growth, offering clear progression into senior leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities through proactive client acquisition
• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing client accounts
• Identify, attract, interview, and place permanent candidates
• Conduct client meetings, business pitches, and presentations
• Build, manage, and develop a recruitment team as the division grows
• Maintain compliance with company policies and recruitment best practice
• Contribute to the wider commercial objectives of the office

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience within recruitment, ideally permanent recruitment
• Strong background in business development and client management
• Commercially focused with a consultative approach
• Consistent billing history or evidence of revenue generation
• Ambitious, self-motivated, and professionally driven
• Full UK driving licence is required
• Candidates from other recruitment sectors with strong performance records will also be considered.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Uncapped commission structure
• Commission and incentives payable from day one
• Car allowance or company car options
• Contributory pension scheme
• Structured career development and promotion pathway
• Opportunity to build and lead a team
• Free onsite parking or local parking permit
• Help to Buy scheme for first-time house buyers

Career Progression

Clear progression opportunities are available for high-performing individuals:
Business Manager → Divisional Manager → Regional Manager → Director

If you are an experienced recruiter seeking a business-focused role with long-term progression, please apply with your CV.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, contact:
Jean Lenton
Email: jean.lenton@irweb.co.uk 
Telephone: 07827894738

Business Manager, Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, Business Development, Client Management, Leadership

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