This is a London-based Business Development Manager role focused purely on winning new HR and Talent roles through senior-level relationships, face-to-face meetings, and events. It suits a commercial, resilient BD professional who wants full ownership of growth, strong visibility and a highly competitive package in return.

Client Details

Michael Page is a leading global recruitment consultancy, known for its professional, consultative approach and strong relationships with senior leaders across HR, Talent and the wider business community. With a well-established London presence and a global brand behind it, they offer a high-performance, commercial environment with genuine opportunities for growth and impact.

Description

• Generate new business opportunities within HR and Talent through proactive, BD-led activity
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with HR Directors, Heads of Talent, and TA leaders
• Lead face-to-face meetings, client visits, and commercial conversations that convert into live roles
• Plan, run, and attend networking events to raise profile and create opportunities
• Work closely with the London HR recruitment team to align client needs with market expertise
• Consistently progress conversations, manage pipelines, and deliver against revenue targets

Profile

• A BD-led professional with a strong commercial mindset and a proven ability to win new business
• Comfortable and credible in front of senior HR and Talent stakeholders, able to lead conversations and challenge when needed
• Proactive, resilient, and persistent-someone who enjoys opening doors and pushing opportunities forward
• Confident working autonomously but collaborative with internal teams
• Background in recruitment BD or a sales/BD role from another professional services environment
• Motivated by visibility, impact, and performance-based reward

Job Offer

• £40-50k base salary plus performance-based bonus
• A pure 180 BD role with full focus on winning new business
• High-profile exposure to senior HR and Talent leaders
• Central London office on The Strand, four days a week
• Strong internal support from a well-established HR recruitment team
• Clear visibility, autonomy, and scope to build a long-term career within a global brand