Recruitment Manager - Engineering Division | Southampton

Are you an experienced Engineering Recruiter ready to take the next step into leadership? Or a proven Recruitment Manager looking for a fresh challenge in a high-growth sector? This is your chance to join Reed’s brand-new Engineering Division!

Why this role is different:
Engineering is a strategic growth area for Reed, with significant investment and the creation of Engineering Hubs across the UK.

Southampton will be a flagship location for white collar engineering recruitment, covering professional roles in design & quality, project management, manufacturing, and more. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your team, drive performance, and position Reed as the go-to partner for engineering talent. This isn’t just a management role, it’s an opportunity to build something new, backed by the resources of the UK’s largest family-owned recruitment business.

What’s in it for you:
* Uncapped Bonus Scheme: Earn on both personal billings and team success.

* Clear Career Path: Progress every six months with structured salary increases.

* Leadership Development: Access advanced training in strategic planning, commercial growth, and team building.

* Industry-Leading Tools: Tap into the UK’s largest candidate database and AI sourcing technology.

* Enhanced Benefits: Sabbaticals every 5 years, extra paid leave after 10 years, and annual luxury holiday draws.

* Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that values diversity, fairness, and collaboration.

Your impact:
* Lead & Inspire: Manage and grow a team of specialist engineering recruiters while running your own successful desk.

* Drive Growth: Expand Reed’s footprint in the engineering market across permanent, contract, and interim roles.

* Strategic Sales Leadership: Set meaningful KPIs focused on quality, not quantity.

* Win New Business: Through networking, client engagement, and innovative sales strategies.

* Coach & Develop: Build a high-performance culture through mentoring and support.

What you bring:
* Engineering Recruitment Expertise: Proven success in white-collar engineering or technical recruitment.

* Sales & Business Development Skills: Strong track record in winning new business and growing market share.

* Leadership Ambition: Desire to lead, inspire, and create a thriving team.

* Values-Led Approach: Champion Reed’s core values: fairness, openness, honesty, ownership, and collaboration.

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, proud signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Armed Forces Covenant. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets, who meet the minimum criteria.