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Hays

Senior Business Manager

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Senior

Full Time

03-12-2025

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Leadership Sales Training Recruitment business development

Job Specifications

Senior Business Manager

Hays Recruitment - London – Life Sciences – Desk: Manufacturing / Engineering (Contract)

Are you an ambitious, sales-driven recruiter at Senior Business Manager level with in-depth knowledge of the Manufacturing / Engineering sector? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop a long-term career in a business that is going places? Then there is no better place to create the career you want than here at Hays Life Sciences on a Manufacturing / Engineering Contract desk.

Whether you are an experienced recruiter at Senior Business Manager or Business Director level, this is an excellent opportunity to own and develop a market and progress your career professionally with the backing of a global brand and experienced leadership team.

You’ll also benefit from industry-renowned training and the tools and technological support to make that hard-hitting impact. You won’t be alone either - with the support of a global network of talented colleagues supporting you to create the career that’s right for you.

Your new team

At Hays Life Sciences, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. Together, we will work for your tomorrow and the possibilities are endless.

With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Joining Hays Life Sciences isn’t just about being part of a global business leader; together with over 12,000 people across 32 countries, you’ll be making a difference in the world of work.

Our business scale and our growth mindset allow people the choice of varied career opportunities. So, at Hays Life Sciences, the future is what you make it. You get the chance to work with diverse high-calibre customers to make an extraordinary impact and thrive in an environment that is inclusive.

Your new role

The responsibilities of a Senior Business Manager include:

Running a 360 desk
Providing expert, specialist advice to candidates
Developing and implementing effective individual business and sales plans
Facilitating to an advanced level the end-to-end recruitment process
Leading by example through exceptional, consistent fee performance, activity, and attitude
Consistently developing market intelligence, particularly in the Engineering / Manufacturing sector
Working with the leadership team on initiatives and projects

Due to the fees already in the area and the potential we have here, to be successful you will need to meet the following criteria:

You will have experience as a Senior Business Manager or above as well as a proven track record in business development and recruitment. You will be a highly driven, ambitious, and inspiring individual who can drive success in those around you and navigate the highs and lows of recruitment with resilience.

What you’ll get in return

As a multi award-winning employer of choice, we believe as part of the employee and employer deal at Hays, we can give you exciting career development opportunities to support your aspirations. Our culture is a reason why so many of our people choose to stay and grow their careers with Hays.

We are big on collaboration and driven to connect with each other on a genuine human level. We call it the Hays spirit. You will experience this inclusive, motivating energy in every part of our business.

In addition, you will enjoy:

Uncapped individual commission paid upon invoice every 4 weeks
Regular performance-based incentive programmes including all-expense paid international trips
A culture underpinned with trust, which is based on expertise, training, collaboration, inclusivity and doing the right thing
Industry-leading learning and development to maximise your performance and advance your career every step of the way
A global brand with established PSL agreements, RPO/MSP accounts and warm client relationships
An adult approach to working with hybrid working models and flexible working hours
The opportunity to take your career across the globe with our global mobility offering
Diverse range of employee support networks, wellbeing and volunteering initiatives as well as wider benefits

We know talented people want to work with the best: people, brand, tools, technology and infrastructure - they also want career development. Our culture is shaped and created by these features.

We’re also committed to doing the right thing, together. As a progressive employer, we believe in doing the right thing for our people our customers and the communities in which we live and work. We’re constantly working to deliver on our commitments to social purpose, equity, diversity & inclusion and sustainability.

What to do next

Please apply now to become the next Senior Business Manager on a Manufacturing / Engineering Contract desk in our Life Sciences team or for more information on our roles.

The future is what you make it at Hays – and you’re in the driving seat. Your energy and dedication will be rewarde

About the Company

We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning. As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights. Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the mill... Know more