Social Care Recruitment Manager

Job Title: Recruitment Manager
Department: People and Culture
Function: Recruitment
Reports To: Deputy Director of People and Organisational Development
Location: Hybrid - London office (Monday/Tuesday) & Remote
Salary: £49,316 - £51,912
Contract: 9 months Fixed Term

About the Role:
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Recruitment Manager to lead our recruitment team for a 9-month fixed-term contract. Based in N7, this role will offer a blend of office-based and remote work. As the Recruitment Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a high-volume, efficient, and compliant service. You will support the alignment of recruitment processes within our newly merged organisation and contribute to our transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the recruitment team, ensuring the effective end-to-end recruitment process, from vacancy identification to hiring and onboarding.
• Supervise and support the team with regular performance monitoring, supervisions, and providing coaching for continuous development.
• Analyse recruitment metrics and generate reports to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Act as the subject matter expert on recruitment processes during the Workday transformation project.
• Provide training and guidance to managers on recruitment policies, best practices, and interview techniques.
• Oversee the pre-employment checks process, ensuring full compliance with organisational policies.
• Maintain strong relationships with external recruitment agencies and partners.
• Manage a small caseload of vacancies and provide cover as necessary to ensure business continuity.

Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 3/5 (Desirable)
• Educated to graduate level (Desirable)

Skills & Experience:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities (Essential)
• Skilled negotiator and influencer at all levels, including senior management (Essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint (Essential)
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team, delegating work effectively (Essential)
• Project management experience (Desirable)
• Significant experience in high-volume recruitment, preferably within the health and social care sector (Essential)
• Experience in managing and monitoring team performance to maintain high recruitment standards (Essential)
• Proven experience in reporting, analysing, and improving recruitment metrics (Essential)
• Experience with HRIS/ERP systems, such as Workday or Oracle (Desirable)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an organisation committed to making a real difference in people's lives.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and values-driven culture.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model with flexible arrangements.
• Contribute to transforming and aligning recruitment practices within a newly merged organisation.

If you're passionate about recruitment, have the necessary experience, and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today!