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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 £26,000 - £35,000 per annum + uncapped commission Job Description Step into a high‑performing team where you’ll inherit client relationships along with developing your own business, receive industry‑leading training, and progress quickly through a clear and transparent career framework. This role focuses on managing a permanent Business Support recruitment desk, working with a wide range of commercial organisations across Leeds and the surrounding area. What You’ll Be Doing – Full 360 Recruitment You’ll run your own desk, building strong client partnerships and delivering high‑quality permanent placements with pace and professionalism. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from business development through to placement Meeting clients, taking detailed job briefs, and understanding hiring needs across the commercial sector Sourcing high‑quality candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social media, referrals, and our market‑leading database Registering, interviewing, and assessing candidates, including all relevant compliance checks Preparing candidates for interviews and managing the offer and acceptance process Proactively matching candidates to roles with accuracy and a strong service focus Building long‑term, trusted relationships with both clients and candidates Developing new business opportunities across the Leeds area Maximising cross‑selling opportunities across Reed’s specialist divisions Why Join Reed? Uncapped commission, paid monthly Clear career progression from day one, with full transparency at every stage Access to a powerful, bespoke CRM offering warm relationships and deep market insights Annual High Achiever Awards and exclusive trips for top performers R1 Formula Reed benefits package (including private healthcare, enhanced pension, and more) Paid sabbaticals at key milestones Award‑winning onboarding and a 12‑month training academy What You’ll Receive You’ll be set up for success from the moment you start, with: Access to a wide portfolio of active and non‑active commercial clients across Leeds Coaching and support from an experienced, hands‑on manager Weekly training sessions, 1‑to‑1 development, and clear performance metrics A collaborative, energetic culture where your success is recognised and rewarded What We’re Looking For A sales‑driven, proactive, and self‑motivated approach Confidence in building new relationships and generating new business Ideally recruitment experience in a 360 environment A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Previous recruitment or B2B sales experience is advantageous but not essential if you have the right mindset Ready to take the next step? You can apply in just a few minutes — or if you’d prefer an informal, confidential chat first, we’d be happy to arrange that. Start your journey with Reed today. 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. We’re never afraid to ask, “What’s next?” Inspiration comes from knowing the work you do really matters and, as trailblazers in our field, the value of what we do every day is obvious. We are a family business with a rich history and a purpose of improving lives through work, for people and organisations worldwide. Our inclusive and collaborative approach, combined with an unwavering belief in our long-standing core values, means that we genuinely trust and work hard for each other. We have built a dynamic culture where individual achievement is celebrated and succeeding as a team is revered. A supportive environment, where careers are developed and futures are forged. Feel what it’s like to truly belong. Our story In the early 1960s, Reed pioneered specialist recruitment in the UK. Seven decades on, we have become the world’s largest family-run recruitment business, with offices spanning across the UK, Europe, USA, the Middle East and East Asia. With access to the UK’s largest candidate database and expertise across 20 specialist sectors, we are committed to ensuring that people are at the heart of everything we do to ensure we fulfil our purpose: improving lives through work.