Early Careers Recruitment Manager

Sage City; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Early Careers Recruitment Manager to lead their global hiring strategy. This exciting role involves overseeing employer branding, recruitment, and talent development initiatives while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. You will inspire a team of Talent Acquisition Partners and collaborate with business leaders to enhance recruitment practices. With a focus on nurturing talent and driving strategic impacts, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future workforce in a hybrid working environment. If you're passionate about developing others and making a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Work away scheme

Ongoing training and development

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience managing global recruitment processes in a multinational environment.
• Deep expertise in Early Careers hiring and university engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Early Careers recruitment function and manage Talent Acquisition Partners.
• Build relationships with schools, universities, and external partners.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Recruitment Strategy

Diversity and Inclusion

Stakeholder Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in HR

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS Platforms

Harver

Pymetrics

Job description

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Job Title

Early Careers Recruitment Manager

Job Description

We're seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and inspire a team of high-performing Talent Acquisition Partners. In this global role, you'll drive the Early Careers hiring strategy, build a strong pipeline of future talent, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience. You will oversee employer branding, recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives across our Early Careers programs. Acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HR colleagues, you'll bring expertise in resource planning, coaching, and evolving recruitment practices. If you're passionate about nurturing talent, making strategic impacts, and developing others, this is your opportunity to shape our workforce's future.

This is a hybrid role based in London or Newcastle, with 3 days in the office.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the Early Careers recruitment function and manage Talent Acquisition Partners (TAPs).
2. Ensure vacancies are filled efficiently, following global processes, and improve hiring practices collaboratively.
3. Build relationships with schools, universities, and external partners to promote our Early Careers programs.
4. Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring diversity and inclusion.
5. Provide guidance on workforce planning, market trends, and resource allocation.
6. Drive direct sourcing strategies and implement best-in-class selection methods.
7. Manage recruitment reporting, budgeting, and strategy documentation.

What are we looking for?

• Experience managing global recruitment processes within a multinational environment.
• Deep expertise in Early Careers hiring, including university engagement and high-volume selection.
• Strong relationships with academic institutions in regions such as the USA, Spain, Germany, or France.
• Proven ability to lead projects in a matrixed setting and use data for decision-making.
• Experience with online assessment tools like Harver or pymetrics is desirable.
• Knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Insights, ATS platforms, and video interview tools.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or a related field is preferred.

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Paid 5 days annually to volunteer through Sage Foundation.
• Flexible work patterns and hybrid working.