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Be part of an exciting new chapter at Blue Arrow as our Business Director, leading the launch and growth of our transport, logistics, supply chain and retail division focused on permanent and contract recruitment across the UK.
About the role:
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a pivotal role at an exciting time in our journey. As we expand into new markets, you'll have the opportunity to build a division from the ground up, shaping its direction and assembling your own team. You'll be fully supported by a business with over 65 years of recruitment industry experience, equipped with the tools, infrastructure, advanced technology systems and resources needed to succeed. This role also allows you to proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the sectors whilst also leveraging on our existing operations and client relationships across the wider business, giving you a strong foundation to drive growth and innovation.
About You:
We're seeking a Business Director who can demonstrate a strong understanding of the transport, logistics, supply chain and retail markets and extensive experience in the sector, particularly in permanent and contract recruitment. We're also open to considering a Senior Consultant who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role, someone who demonstrates strong commercial awareness, leadership potential, and a drive to make an impact. The successful candidate will be expected to drive financial performance, open new markets using their industry knowledge and network, and play a key role in shaping the future of the division. This role offers clear progression opportunities, with the chance to evolve into broader strategic responsibilities as the division grows. This is a hybrid role, and we're flexible on location, ideally based near a major town or city.
What's on offer:
- Salary basic up to 63k + car allowance + bonus
- Hybrid working
- Working alongside our Managing Director to shape the new division
- Autonomy to grow the division and your own team
- Career progression
- 25 days holiday (plus public holidays) increasing by length of service until it reaches 30 days
- Focused wellbeing program, including access to a network of mental health first aiders and a full subscription to the Calm mindfulness app
- You have your Birthday off and can buy extra holidays
- Fully paid day off for charity work of your choice
- Wide range of flexible and lifestyle benefits
- Long service and recognition awards
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunity to enjoy trips for Award Winners
About Us:
Blue Arrow is a leading global Talent Acquisition and Managed Workforce Solutions provider.
At Blue Arrow, we're redefining the world of recruitment. We don't simply hire recruitment consultants, we invest in Recruitment Superheroes with a passion for people and purpose and ambitions of progression, rewards and so much more.
We have been named a Financial Times Diversity Leader, awarded Best Companies three-star rating, the highest possible level representing organisations that excel at world class levels of workplace engagement, and we continue to be Investors in People Platinum employer - the highest accolade that can be achieved. Making Blue Arrow a truly great place to work.
At Blue Arrow, we genuinely care about creating a diverse and inclusive team, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because we know it makes us a stronger, better business. We are searching for people that share our excitement and passion for what we do, and we will continue to grow our #OneBlueFamily with brilliant people from all different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, celebrating our differences and knowing that collectively we make the difference.
We're a team of high-achievers-we're also parents, mentors, gym-goers, animal-lovers, bakers, music-lovers and so much more. We're Blue Arrow, and we're dedicated to Enhancing Your Everyday with our people-first priorities: Progression, Purpose, Teamwork, Rewards and Performance.
Proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer:
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