Job description

Branch Manager – Leicester
Quest Employment

Are you an experienced recruitment leader ready to take full ownership of a thriving branch and drive it to the next level?

We are seeking a commercially astute and results-driven Branch Manager to lead our Leicester city centre operation. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious individual to step into a well-established, high-performing team and make an immediate impact through strong sales leadership and strategic business development.

This role requires someone who can truly hit the ground running — developing new business, strengthening existing client partnerships, and inspiring the team to exceed performance expectations.

The Opportunity

As Branch Manager, you will take full responsibility for the performance, growth, and profitability of the Leicester branch. You will lead from the front in business development, setting the standard in client engagement, candidate management, and operational excellence.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and personal billing capability.

Key Responsibilities

Drive new business generation across Leicester and the surrounding area
Develop and execute a clear sales strategy aligned with company objectives
Build, maintain, and grow strong relationships with clients and candidates
Ensure fulfilment targets are consistently achieved across key accounts
Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members to maximise performance
Monitor branch KPIs, analyse sales data, and implement performance improvements
Prepare sales forecasts, set branch objectives, and report progress to the Senior Management Team - prepare and present a quarterly presentation at the managers meeting
Attend networking events and actively represent the business within the local market
Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure compliance with company standards
Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets

What We Are Looking For

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Recruitment Branch Manager or Senior Consultant within the Leicester market
Demonstratable success in business development and revenue growth
Strong background supplying into sectors such as Warehouse, Food Production, and Logistics
Proven ability to exceed sales targets and drive branch profitability
Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills
Commercially focused with high levels of drive and ambition
Full UK driving licence

What’s in It for You?

Competitive basic salary up to £40,000 (dep on experience)
Uncapped bonus structure - OTE £10-20K
Company car
Bank holidays, 20 days annual leave plus birthday day off
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ annual leave
Club Quest benefits package
Annual company events including managers retreat and AGM
Ongoing training and professional development

About Us

Established in 1993, Quest Employment is one of the Midlands’ leading independent recruitment agencies, specialising in the Industrial, Commercial, and technical sectors. We have grown consistently year on year and now operate from nine profit centres across the Midlands, East Anglia, and the Home Counties, alongside 25 national on-site account locations.

Our success is built on long-term relationships, operational excellence, and a strong performance culture.

If you are a driven recruitment professional ready to take ownership of a growing branch and play a pivotal role in its continued success, we would welcome your application

Working hours – 8am-4.30pm Monday to Friday