Branch Manager

Branch Manager – Take Your Recruitment Career Further
📍 Location: Ipswich | 📌 Ref: 30984

Are you a driven recruiter ready to lead from the front? If you thrive on winning business, and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to step up as a Branch Manager. This role would be ideal for a high performing Senior Consultant with no scope for real progression or a recruitment manager with the ambition to excel with a market leader.

✨ What you will get!

• 💷 £40k+ OTE (year one)
• 🚗 Company car or £450/month allowance
• 🏥 Private healthcare (BUPA) & pension
• 🎓 Industry-leading training + Advanced Diploma
• 🌴 30–33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• 🎉 Lifestyle perks & wellbeing support
• 🏆 Join one of the UK’s leading recruitment businesses

💼 The role

• Lead & develop your team – Set clear goals, coach performance, and build a culture of accountability and success
• Drive business growth – Win new clients, grow existing accounts, and identify cross-selling opportunities
• Own branch performance – Manage budgets, margins, and KPIs to deliver strong commercial results
• Deliver operational excellence – Oversee daily activity, ensure compliance, and maintain high service standards
• Build relationships – Develop long-term partnerships with clients and support positive experiences for candidates and temporary workers
• Create a strong culture – Lead from the front, recognise success, and keep your team engaged and motivated

✅ What you’ll bring

• Proven track record in a sales focussed fast paced recruitment role
• Commercial awareness – confident managing targets, budgets, and profitability
• People management skills – able to coach, motivate, and develop individuals at different levels
• Strong communication & organisation – able to prioritise, plan, and influence effectively
• Problem-solving ability – comfortable handling challenges, managing client expectations, and delivering solutions
• IT literacy – confident using systems, dashboards, and Excel
• Full UK driving licence

🏢 About Us

Founded in 1991, The Best Connection is one of the UK’s leading providers of flexible workforce solutions. In 2024, we became an Employee-Owned Trust, ensuring that every member of our team plays a part in our continued success.

With over 80 branches nationwide, we’re known for our personal approach, our dedication to clients and candidates, and a culture where people come first.

⏰ Working Hours

• Monday to Friday from 8.00am – 5.00pm with an hour for lunch

📩 Ready to step up?

Apply now – a straightforward, supportive interview process awaits.
Take the next step in your career.