Job Description

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 - £47,000 per annum + uncapped commission + team bonus

Join Reed, the UK’s largest family-run recruitment business, as an Area Manager in our Birmingham office – one of the top-performing offices in the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead multiple recruitment specialisms, driving growth, performance, and exceptional service delivery across a diverse and well-established market. What you’ll be doingAs an Area Manager, you’ll lead from the front, developing high-performing teams whilst building strong client and candidate relationships.You will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of specialist recruiters across multiple disciplines
• Create and deliver a clear business development strategy to grow market share
• Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a key escalation point
• Drive team performance against KPIs, financial targets, and business plans
• Analyse performance data to make sound commercial decisions
• Identify new business opportunities and strengthen Reed’s presence locally
• Ensure a first-class service for both clients and candidates
• Recruit, retain, and develop top talent to build a sustainable, high-performing team

About youWe are looking for a confident, commercially minded leader who thrives on developing people and delivering results.You will:

• Have proven experience in recruitment leadership or managing high-performing sales teams
• Be passionate about coaching and developing others
• Take a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Be resilient, motivated, and driven to succeed

Why join Reed?At Reed, we believe in rewarding success and supporting long-term career development. Hybrid working

• 3 days in the office, 2 days from home after training

Benefits & rewards

• Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus potential
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Private medical insurance options
• Life assurance
• High achiever awards and incentive trips
• Paid sabbaticals for long service
• Industry-leading training and development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes

Why Birmingham?Our Birmingham office is a key hub within Reed, consistently delivering strong results and growth. With multiple specialisms and an established client base, you will be joining a collaborative and successful team with real momentum. Ready to lead your next chapter?If you are ready to make a real impact and build something exceptional, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of Reed’s continued success.

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.