Business Manager

At Hays, we believe in being lifelong partners – to our people as well as our customers. With over 50 years of business success, we have a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. But joining Hays isn’t just about being part of a global business leader, it’s about making a difference in the world of work.

Equipped with the skills, solutions and technological capabilities of a true leadership partner, you’ll put our customers at the heart of everything you do. We deliver holistic workforce solutions, including RPOs and MSPs, to solve the challenges our customers face today, tomorrow and in the future. Our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate is what sets us apart.

To support you in providing the advice, insights and expertise our customers need to navigate a more complex world of work, we continually invest in your training and development and offer a rich variety of career opportunities across the globe. Our culture is grounded in collaboration and inclusivity; we offer remote, hybrid and office working options and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work.

A career at Hays means working with skilled people from diverse backgrounds who are encouraged to think beyond, building partnerships across regions while united by the Hays spirit and guided by our belief to always do the right thing. Let’s create your tomorrow.

Be part of the team. We’re driven to work hard but know when to have fun. We call it the Hays spirit. You’ll experience this motivating energy in every part of our global team, and an inclusive environment where you can be yourself.

Feel set up to thrive. We're believers that personal growth leads to professional progression. Our open and accessible managers support you throughout your career, making sure you feel heard, valued and set up to succeed.

Go further in your career. Our scale and expertise mean you have access to a variety of progression opportunities. We give you firm foundations for your career, and the speed you can move forward is determined by your performance.

Work at the leading edge. Joining Hays means joining a business that’s going places. We’re transforming the way we do things, and shaping the future of the world of work, so if you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, Hays is the place to be.

BE BOLD AND CURIOUS – CHAMPION THE CUSTOMER – OWN THE OUTCOMES

Join our high‑performing, growing construction and property team in {Location}, comprised of top‑producing Hays Recruitment professionals with proven success in the construction staffing industry. Our leadership team fosters an environment of hands‑on support, team collaboration, and inclusive competition to challenge one another to be their best.

We enjoy working together in a high‑pace, relentless, sales‑driven environment while also taking part in various social events like team lunches, happy hours, and team bonding activities to celebrate team and individual success.

This is a player‑coach role at the emerging‑leader level. As Business Manager 360, your first priority is your own desk: generating new business and growing a strong personal book of business by building lasting relationships with client companies and skilled professionals and managing the full search‑to‑placement process. Alongside your own production, you will mentor and coach a small team of consultants to do the same – setting the standard through your daily activity and developing the leadership skills that prepare you for a Business Director path.

Your new role.

• Develop new business and grow your book through BD calls, client visits, networking, and entertainment events — driving client relationships across your designated market and acting on leads passed.
• Manage the full search‑to‑placement cycle: source, interview, evaluate, and place skilled professionals into contract, contract‑to‑hire, and permanent roles.
• Build a network of active and passive candidates through creative sourcing, referrals, and ongoing relationship management with clients, pipeline, and…