Business Manager - recruitment agency

Orion Electrotech is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment agency known for delivering high standards, genuine partnership, and market-leading expertise. We work across engineering and manufacturing, providing tailored recruitment solutions that consistently deliver results. We are looking for an experienced Contract Recruiter with a strong background in Business Development & Engineering Recruitment to join our growing team. This is a new business-focused role, where success will come from your ability to build relationships, open doors, and re-engage clients. You’ll spend much of your time building relationships with clients across the Birmingham and wider Midlands area, developing opportunities and growing your network. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on winning new business, enjoys autonomy, and has a proven track record of generating revenue within contract recruitment in the engineering sector. You can be based locally to our Aylesbury site or remotely across the Midlands, with the option to work from or visit our Aylesbury office as needed. Driving new business development across the engineering sector, with a focus on contract recruitment Proactively winning new clients and re-engaging lapsed accounts Building strong relationships with key decision-makers across engineering and manufacturing environments Spending the majority of your time in the field, identifying opportunities and developing partnerships Proven experience in contract engineering recruitment, with a strong focus on business development A track record of winning new business and growing client accounts Established network within engineering / manufacturing sectors Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Ability to work autonomously in a field-based role Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel  Competitive base salary with uncapped commission Car allowance / Company car Incentives including Michelin-star dining, VIP experiences, and luxury holidays (e.g. New York, Dubai) Private healthcare or gym membership Flexible, field-based working with autonomy over your diary Early Friday finishes, free parking, laptop and phone Long-service recognition including extra leave and rewards  If you’re an experienced contract recruiter in the manufacturing space looking for a true Business Development role with autonomy, earning potential, and territory ownership, we’d love to hear from you. xkybehq To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.