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 Up to £50,000 PLUS uncapped bonus Job Description 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 expanding 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 South of 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 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. We’re never afraid to ask, “What’s next?” Inspiration comes from knowing the work you do really matters and, as trailblazers in our field, the value of what we do every day is obvious. We are a family business with a rich history and a purpose of improving lives through work, for people and organisations worldwide. Our inclusive and collaborative approach, combined with an unwavering belief in our long-standing core values, means that we genuinely trust and work hard for each other. We have built a dynamic culture where individual achievement is celebrated and succeeding as a team is revered. A supportive environment, where careers are developed and futures are forged. Feel what it’s like to truly belong. Our story In the early 1960s, Reed pioneered specialist recruitment in the UK. Seven decades on, we have become the world’s largest family-run recruitment business, with offices spanning across the UK, Europe, USA, the Middle East and East Asia. With access to the UK’s largest candidate database and expertise across 20 specialist sectors, we are committed to ensuring that people are at the heart of everything we do to ensure we fulfil our purpose: improving lives through work.