Account Manager

Posted: 11/11/26
Recruiter:KES Solutions UK
Reference:3216585779
Type:Permanent
Industry: Automotive, Construction, Health / Medical, Recruitment
Salary:Competitive
Location:Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear
Description:

Account Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, organised and commercially minded Recruitment Account Manager to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong recruitment background, particularly in managing a high-volume temporary workforce. You will play a key role in maintaining and developing client relationships, overseeing day-to-day recruitment operations and ensuring the smooth delivery of our temporary staffing services.

The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable and confident managing both clients and candidates in a fast-paced recruitment environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop relationships with our existing client, ensuring excellent service delivery.

  • Oversee the recruitment and management of a high-volume temporary workforce.

  • Manage the full recruitment process, from vacancy briefing through to placement and ongoing workforce management.

  • Coordinate candidate registrations, compliance, inductions and ongoing worker support.

  • Attend client inductions when required.

  • Ensure all recruitment processes comply with relevant employment legislation and industry regulations.

  • Monitor workforce attendance, performance and client requirements.

  • Identify opportunities to develop existing accounts and generate additional business.

  • Manage client expectations and resolve any staffing or operational issues efficiently.

  • Participate in a shared, fair on-call rota to support business requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Previous recruitment experience is essential.

  • Proven experience managing a high-volume temporary workforce.

  • A good understanding of relevant employment legislation and recruitment compliance.

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

  • The ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

  • A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

Working Hours

  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. An earlier finish of 3pm every Friday.

  • A degree of flexibility is required to accommodate occasional early morning client inductions.

  • On-call responsibilities will be minimal and shared fairly across the team on a rota basis.

What We Offer

We believe in recognising commitment and rewarding our employees. Our benefits package includes:

  • Annual leave: Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service, up to 25 days per year, plus 8 bank holidays.

  • Your Birthday Off: An additional day of annual leave to celebrate your birthday.

  • Private Healthcare: Available after two years' service.

  • Annual Bonus: An end-of-year bonus based on company profitability and individual performance.

  • Work-Life Balance: A 37.5-hour working week with an early finish at 3.00pm every Friday.

  • Career Development: The opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the business.

  • Supportive Environment: Join a team where your contribution is recognised and valued.

  • The successful candidate will be subject to a probationary period of between 3 and 6 months.

  • Free Parking

Apply Now

If you are an experienced recruitment professional who thrives in a busy temporary recruitment environment, enjoys building strong client relationships and takes pride in delivering an excellent service, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a real difference.

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