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Business Development Executive

Job description

Location: UK-based / Flexible (with travel as required)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: Commercial Director
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping how businesses attract and manage talent? Join a high-growth, forward-thinking talent solutions provider that’s redefining the recruitment landscape across the UK.
About Us:
We deliver innovative workforce solutions across a range of industries, helping clients move beyond traditional recruitment. From RPO and MSP to SOW, Embedded Talent and RaaS, our tailored models solve real hiring challenges with scalable, strategic impact.
As part of our expansion, we’re looking for a consultative and driven Business Development Executive to bring our talent solutions to market and build lasting partnerships.
What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Sell a full suite of recruitment solutions: RPO, MSP, SOW, RaaS, and project-based hiring.

  • Develop strategic relationships with HR, TA, procurement, and business leaders.

  • Lead client discovery sessions to uncover hiring needs and workforce pain points.

  • Build a robust pipeline through networking, outbound outreach, and industry events.

  • Stay ahead of market trends and competitor activity to offer cutting-edge solutions.

You Must Have:

  • Proven business development experience.

  • Background in recruitment, RPO, or workforce solutions.

  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to shape bespoke workforce strategies.

  • Experience engaging with mid-market or enterprise clients.

  • Excellent understanding of recruitment delivery cycles and contract frameworks.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in selling or delivering talent solutions (RPO, MSP, SOW, RaaS).

  • Sector expertise in finance, insurance, engineering, life sciences, renewable energy, or tech.

  • Familiarity with ATS/CRM systems and workforce tech tools.

  • Understanding of contingent workforce models and IR35 regulations.

Why Join Us?

  • Work flexibly – remotely or hybrid, your choice.

  • Full support from a collaborative marketing, bids, and delivery team.

  • Real career progression into senior roles or strategic account leadership.

  • Access to high-growth markets and major client opportunities.

  • A dynamic, supportive culture that rewards initiative and celebrates success.

Ready to take the next step in your talent solutions career? Let’s talk.
Apply now or message us directly to start the conversation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

  • Bonus scheme


Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Company car

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • Gym membership

  • Health & wellbeing programme

  • Life insurance

  • On-site parking

  • Private medical insurance

  • Sick pay

  • Store discount

  • Work from home



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