Business Manager

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.
We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.
Pay Range
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum + uncapped commission
Job Description
Business Manager - Life Sciences Recruitment
Oxford | Hybrid Working (3-4 days in office, 1-2 days from home)
£40,000 - £45,000 + £2,000 Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission
Full Time | Permanent | Monday-Friday | 37.5 Hours per Week
Build a Life Sciences division. Lead a team. Shape the future.
If you're a successful recruiter with experience in the scientific or life sciences market and you've been waiting for the opportunity to build something of your own, this could be the role you've been looking for. Reed is investing heavily in its Oxford operation, and we're looking for a Business Manager to drive the expansion of our Life Sciences division across the South.
This isn't a role where you're inheriting a large team and maintaining the status quo. This is a genuine opportunity to establish, grow and lead a specialist recruitment business with the backing, brand and infrastructure of one of the UK's most recognised recruitment companies.
You'll initially manage one Senior Consultant and then focus on developing both the client and candidate base across the Life Sciences market while running your own successful billing desk. The plan is for you to quickly bring an additional recruiter into the team, with ambitious growth plans to scale the division to four/five heads within the next 12 months.
Why now?
You'll be joining an Oxford office that is already on an exceptional growth journey. Working alongside our highly successful FMCG team, you'll be part of a business that has increased headcount delivered its most profitable and successful year to date.
The blueprint is there. The investment is there. Now we need the right person to replicate that success within Life Sciences.
Who could this suit?
We're open-minded on title and level.
You might be:
A Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant looking for your first leadership opportunity
An existing Recruitment Manager or Business Manager seeking a bigger platform and greater autonomy
What's most important is your ability to build relationships, win business, generate revenue and inspire future team growth.
Experience recruiting within one of the following areas would be highly advantageous:
Life Sciences
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Scientific
Laboratory & Research
Medical Devices
Clinical & Regulatory
The Opportunity
As a billing Business Manager, you'll lead from the front. You'll continue to develop your own desk while building a high-performing team around you.
You'll be responsible for:
Growing Reed's Life Sciences presence across Scotland
Winning and developing new client relationships
Building a high-quality candidate network
Generating and managing your own revenue stream
Creating a clear growth strategy for the division
Hiring, coaching and developing future team members
Driving performance, activity and service excellence
Becoming the go-to Life Sciences recruitment specialist in your market
Why Reed?
At Reed, you'll have the freedom to build your business with the support of a market-leading brand behind you.
We offer:
Uncapped commission
Hybrid working
Industry-leading recruitment technology
Clear management and leadership progression pathways
Ongoing learning and development
Paid sabbaticals at 5, 10, 15, 20 years
Employee wellbeing support
Long service awards and recognition programmes
The opportunity to build and lead your own specialist division
A driving licence would be advantageous due to the Scotland coverage, but it is not essential.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're an ambitious recruiter who wants more than just another billing role and is excited by the prospect of building, leading and growing a Life Sciences business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of an exciting growth story as we build the leading Life Sciences recruitment team.
Feel what it’s like to truly belong…
All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.