Deputy Resourcing Manager-Fixed Term 12 Months

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in the UK is seeking a Deputy Resourcing Manager on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have experience in NHS recruitment, strong management skills, and the ability to drive improvements in recruitment processes. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing international recruitment efforts, and developing advertising strategies to attract talented candidates to support patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment committed to equality and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in an NHS recruitment setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team within the recruitment function.
• Drive improvements in recruitment processes and service delivery.
• Develop recruitment advertising strategies and oversee international recruitment.

Skills

Expert knowledge in the NHS Employers 6 Checks standards

Experience and knowledge of using TRAC, ESR, NHS Jobs

Ability to work in a high volume, high pressure environment

Education

CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience

English and Maths GCSE grade C or above

Tools

TRAC

ESR

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Resourcing Manager – Fixed Term 12 Months (Maternity Cover)

The closing date is 07 December 2025

AFC/M&D Recruitment – Cross Site Fixed Term – 12 Months (Maternity Cover)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our AFC/Medical Recruitment Team for a Deputy Resourcing Manager.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced professional who thrives on being proactive, enjoys leading a specific area of recruitment, and is passionate about ensuring we recruit the very best candidates to support patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team within the AFC/M&D Recruitment function
• Oversee recruitment processes to ensure timely and effective delivery
• Drive improvements and efficiencies across resourcing activities
• Support the Resourcing Manager in strategic workforce planning

About You

• Proven management experience, with a track record of leading and motivating teams
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work across multiple sites and manage priorities effectively
• Passionate about recruitment and committed to supporting high‑quality patient care
• Cross site role offering variety and scope to make a real impact.

If this sounds like your area of expertise and you're looking for a new challenge where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and join a team that values dedication, collaboration, and excellence in recruitment.

Interviews will be held on the 15th December 2025.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for leading the resourcing team to ensure that Chelsea and Westminster attracts high‑calibre talent to support short and long term workforce requirements.

Partner with managers to develop long term business strategies to support specific hard to recruit for areas, developing innovative ways to attract clinical, scientific and leadership talent.

Develop and manage the organisation's recruitment advertising strategies including social media and online presence.

Oversee and support the senior resourcing advisors with the organisation's international recruitment (IR) activities and act as a subject matter expert when required. The post holder will use their highly developed knowledge of the international labour market; sourcing strategies, visa and immigration policy and NHS Employers best practice to deliver quality international recruitment services.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital – along with award‑winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us ‘Good’ in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and ‘Outstanding’ in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

Work as a dynamic, proactive and inclusive team manager using an influencing and supportive style to ensure the resourcing team operates effectively.

Ensure that the service is portrayed in a positive, proactive, customer focused way.

Support the Resourcing Manager to make ongoing improvements to service delivery and quality standards.

Ensure high level engagement by building relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

With colleagues and external partners/customers develop and maintain clearly defined processes and standard operating procedures to help improve the performance of the resourcing service.

See attached JD for full details

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Educated to CIPD level 5 or equivalent level experience
• English and Maths GCSE grade C or above / pass at level 4 or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and managerial development

Experience

• Experience working as a Team Leader/Manager in an NHS recruitment setting
• Performance management and stakeholder management.
• Experience to lead, train and manage the team, following HR policies in relation to Attendance, Conduct, Capability, Appraisal and Training

Skills and knowledge

• Expert knowledge in the NHS Employers 6 Checks standards, Visa and Immigration rules, NHS Employers guidance on Recruitment initiatives.
• Experience and knowledge of using TRAC, ESR, NHS Jobs
• Experience and knowledge of working in a high volume, high pressure environment and working with clients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust