Head of Business Development – Trades & Labour

Head of Business Development – Trades & Labour – We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction recruitment business seeking an experienced individual to lead growth across its Trades & Labour division.

This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a commercially driven business development professional with a strong network within the UK construction sector.

Head of Business Development – Trades & Labour – Key Responsibilities

• Identify, win, and onboard new clients across the UK construction industry
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through to contract negotiation and close
• Build and maintain senior-level, consultative client relationships
• Develop and execute a business development strategy aligned to growth targets
• Lead pitches, tenders, and commercial negotiations
• Work closely with resourcing teams to ensure delivery capability
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
• Attend client meetings, networking events, and industry forums
• Deliver accurate pipeline reporting, forecasts and revenue performance updates
• Work to agreed KPIs and revenue targets

Candidate Requirements

• Proven senior business development experience within the construction trade and labor recruitment sector 
• Established UK construction client network
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of recruitment sales cycles
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Results-driven, resilient, and highly motivated
• Ability to build long-term relationships at senior decision-maker level

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000 –£80,000 (DOE) + Bonus
• £3,500 car allowance
• Hybrid working
• Senior leadership exposure and genuine progression opportunity

This vacancy is for a permanent, full-time role based in the UK. Applicants must have independent legal authorisation to live and work in the UK.

We are only able to respond to Candidates who have Recruitment Industry experience. If you have not heard from us within one week, please assume you have not been selected for an interview.

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