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

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum plus bonus

Job Description

Accounts Business Partner - Reed Southend

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home following induction
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum plus bonus
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

The Role

Reed Southend is looking for a driven and relationship focused Accounts Business Partner to join our successful team.

This is a varied role where you'll take ownership of a portfolio of clients, ensuring an exceptional recruitment service while identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts. You'll work closely with clients to understand their recruitment needs, source high quality candidates, and manage the recruitment process from initial vacancy through to successful placement.

The role combines account management, business development, candidate attraction, and recruitment delivery, making it perfect for someone who enjoys building long term relationships and working in a fast paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Managing Client Relationships

• Taking ownership of service delivery across a portfolio of accounts
• Building strong relationships with clients and becoming a trusted recruitment partner
• Attending client meetings and identifying opportunities to grow existing business
• Managing client expectations and ensuring service levels are consistently achieved
• Delivering permanent, temporary, and interim recruitment solutions

Finding and Engaging Talent

• Sourcing candidates through job boards, advertising, social media, referrals, and networking
• Interviewing, registering, and qualifying candidates
• Matching candidates to suitable opportunities and managing the recruitment process through to placement
• Preparing candidates for interviews and promoting their profiles to clients
• Ensuring vacancies and bookings are filled efficiently and to agreed timescales
• Maintaining compliance, candidate records, and recruitment administration

What's In It For You?

• Award Winning Training & Development
• Structured Career Progression with opportunities for pay rises and promotions every six months based on performance
• Uncapped Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Paid Sabbatical Every 5 Years
• Health Cash Plan
• Eco Friendly Commuting Incentives
• High Achievers Club with exclusive holidays, trips, events, and rewards
• Reed Discount Club
• Annual Golden Ticket Event with the chance to win holidays, lifestyle prizes, and even a luxury electric vehicle

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

• Experienced recruiters, talent acquisition, recruitment managers, internal recruiters, delivery consultants, 180 recruiters, recruitment business partners, account managers, customer service professionals, or client relationship specialists
• Individuals who enjoy building long term partnerships and delivering exceptional service
• Commercially minded people who can identify opportunities to grow existing accounts
• Strong communicators who can manage multiple vacancies and priorities
• Motivated professionals looking to build a long term career with one of the UK's leading recruitment businesses

If you're looking for a role that combines account management, recruitment delivery, and business development, while offering excellent earning potential and clear career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Join Reed Southend and help deliver exceptional recruitment solutions to some of our key clients.

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.