Business Manager - Trades & Labour

Posting date:	01 September 2025
Salary:	£65,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 October 2025
Location:	LS1 5QS
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Thorn Baker Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	BM Leeds-1121

Summary

Your Opportunity

We’re Thorn Baker Construction – one of the top 3 Trades & Labour recruitment suppliers in Leeds and a well-established name across Yorkshire since 1988.

Our Leeds branch already has a strong mix of youth and experience, backed by a loyal, sizeable client base and plenty of warm relationships. Now we’re searching for a Business Manager to lead the team, drive growth, and build on solid foundations.

If you’ve got the ambition to lead from the front, grow a profitable desk, and inspire a team, this is your chance to take your career to the next level.

Why Join Us?

• £65k+ OTE (competitive salary + car allowance + uncapped commission)

  
  

• Free parking at our bespoke fitted-out city centre offices

  
  

• Perkbox discounts & employee benefits

  
  

• European City Break for top performers

  
  

• A clear training & development plan

  
  

• Direct mentoring & support from our Directors

  
  

• Be part of a Values-driven business: People Driven. Solution Focused. Positive Minded.

  
  What You’ll Be Doing

  You’ll be the driving force behind our Leeds Trades & Labour branch – leading, developing, and growing both people and profits.

  Business Development & Growth

  • Build on our strong client base with a mix of existing, lapsed and new accounts

    
    

  • Deliver outstanding service to maximise client satisfaction

    
    

  • Lead on marketing campaigns, tenders and PSLs

    
    

  • Work with BDMs to spot growth opportunities and drive new business

    
    

    Profitability & Performance

    • Own branch P&L and deliver on revenue targets

      
      

    • Maximise sales and generate new income streams

      
      

    • Manage budgets, forecasting and branch expenditure

      
      

    • Lead by example with personal contribution

      
      

      People Leadership (LMA)

      • Inspire, motivate and get the best out of your team every day

        
        

      • Drive performance through coaching, 121s and appraisals

        
        

      • Recruit, develop and retain top internal talent

        
        

      • Handle disciplinary and grievance processes with confidence

        
        

      • Keep your team focused with clear priorities, problem-solving and effective L10 meetings

        
        

        Compliance & Delivery

        • Ensure contracts, TOBs and legislative requirements are watertight

          
          

        • Stay on top of daily audit outcomes, payroll accuracy and credit control

          
          

        • Guarantee smooth client delivery through our Proven Process

          
          About You

          • Experienced recruiter with a track record running a successful temp desk

            
            

          • Commercially astute with strong financial management skills

            
            

          • A natural leader who loves developing people and driving performance

            
            

          • Confident in building and growing key client accounts

            
            

          • Holds a full UK driving licence

            
            About Us

            • Established in 1988 | 6 UK locations

              
              

            • Specialists in Construction, Industrial & Facilities Management recruitment

              
              

            • Structured with the EOS management system for focus and accountability

              
              

            • Proud to be one of Leeds’ top 3 Trades & Labour suppliers

              
              • Monday to Friday 8 – 17.00
              Ready to Lead the Way?

              Click Apply today – we reply to every application (it’s one of our Values).