Job title: Client Relationship Team Leader
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary from: GBP £30,000.00
Salary to: GBP £45,000.00
Location: Garforth, Leeds
Job published: 03/11/2026
Job ID: 78866

Job Description

Garforth, Leeds | £30,000 - £35,000 + Commission | £45,000+ OTE

Are you a strong people manager from retail, hospitality or another fast-paced customer service environment? Looking for a career where your people skills and commercial ability can earn you more?

 

We're looking for an ambitious Team Leader to join our Temporary Facilities Management & Property recruitment division in our amazing office space, Garforth.

You do not need previous recruitment experience.

We're much more interested in someone who knows how to manage people, deliver great customer service, work at pace and achieve targets.

 

What you'll be doing

You'll lead and develop a small team while building relationships with clients and candidates. It's a busy, varied role combining people management, customer service, sales and problem-solving.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Leading, motivating and developing your team
  • Delivering a first-class service to clients and candidates
  • Managing a busy workload and responding quickly to customer requirements
  • Building relationships with existing clients
  • Identifying new business opportunities
  • Driving team activity and performance
  • Working closely with the Operations Director to grow the division

 

What we're looking for

You don't need to come from recruitment. We're looking for someone with:

  • Experience supervising or managing a team
  • A strong customer service background
  • Confidence speaking to customers and building relationships
  • Experience working towards targets, KPIs or commercial goals
  • Excellent organisation and communication skills
  • Resilience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ambition to develop their career and earning potential

 

What's in it for you?

  • £30,000 - £35,000 basic salary
  • £45,000+ OTE
  • Uncapped commission
  • 30 days' holiday, increasing to 35 with service
  • Quarterly social events and incentives
  • Leadership and career development
  • Flexible working options
  • The security of a business with over 40 years' experience

 

If you're currently managing people in retail, hospitality or customer service and feel ready for something different, we'd love to hear from you.