Recruitment Business Development Manager (Part-Time | Remote | New Business)


Hours, Pay & Contract
*16-20 hours per week (part-time, flexible)
*£20 per hour
*10% Commission paid for new business secured
*12-month contract with an initial 3-month probation period
*Long-term opportunity for the right person based on performance
Location
*Fully remote
*UK-based candidates preferred
About the Role
This is a hands-on new business role within a startup freelance recruitment business operating under a sole trader model.
There is no existing sales or marketing infrastructure, no warm leads, and no client base. Your role is to win new recruitment clients from scratch and sell my recruitment campaign management service directly to SMEs.
You will work independently alongside the business owner (who delivers all recruitment campaigns). This is a standalone role with no wider team.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Identifying and targeting SME clients
*Prospecting, pitching, and securing new recruitment business
*Selling a freelance recruitment campaign management service
*Choosing and focusing on industries/sectors where you believe you’ll have the highest chance of success
*Engaging directly with business owners, MDs, and hiring managers
*Handing secured clients to the owner for delivery
Account management only begins after a new client is secured.
Performance Expectations (Please Read Carefully)
After an initial ramp-up period, this role is expected to deliver:
*3–4 recruitment campaigns per month
*Based on 20 hours per week
*Hours and earning potential will increase based on performance
This is a results-focused role designed to grow over time for the right person.
Working Environment
*Early-stage startup business
*Operates as a sole trader (not a limited company)
*No existing CRM, sales infrastructure, or inbound leads
*No other staff – you will work directly with the owner
*Fully remote, autonomous role
*High trust, ownership, and flexibility
This role suits someone who enjoys building from zero rather than inheriting accounts.
Who This Role Is Ideal For
*Someone comfortable generating new business independently
*A recruiter or B2B sales professional experienced in outbound sales
*Someone returning to work seeking part-time, flexible hours
*A self-starter who enjoys autonomy and ownership
*Someone realistic about startup environments
*Candidates comfortable selling a freelancer-led service
Who This Role Is Not For
*Candidates expecting warm leads or inbound enquiries
*Those who need established brand recognition or sales infrastructure
*Anyone seeking a large team or corporate environment
Final Note
This role is best suited to someone who values autonomy, flexibility, and ownership, and who is comfortable building new business in a startup, freelancer-led environment.