Engagement Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a passionate professional to lead employee engagement strategy and cultivate a thriving workplace culture. The role focuses on designing initiatives that foster belonging and wellbeing while partnering with leadership to align programs with business goals. Ideal candidates will have experience in employee engagement or HR within service delivery sectors and possess strong relationship-building skills. This position is pivotal in creating a motivating environment where employees feel valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee engagement, HR, or internal communications in a service delivery business.
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills at all organization levels.
• Creative mindset to design innovative engagement programs.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Passion for people, culture, and positive workplace experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver initiatives to strengthen employee engagement and wellbeing.
• Partner with leadership to develop aligned programs.
• Create communication strategies to inform and inspire employees.
• Organise events and recognition programs.
• Measure engagement and culture metrics for continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted advocate for employees.
• Support managers in building inclusive teams.

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused professional to lead employee engagement strategy and foster a thriving workplace culture.

This is a key role for someone passionate about creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their best work.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, belonging, and wellbeing.
• Partner with leadership to develop programs that align with values and business goals.
• Create communication strategies that keep employees informed, inspired, and connected.
• Organise events, workshops, and recognition programs that celebrate people.
• Track, measure, and report on engagement and culture metrics, using insights to continuously improve.
• Act as a trusted advocate for employees, ensuring their voices are heard and acted upon.
• Support managers in building inclusive, high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Experience:
• Proven experience in employee engagement, HR, or internal communications within a service delivery first business (hospitality, retail, facilities, food & beverage, logistics, or similar)
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation.
• Creative mindset with the ability to design innovative engagement programs.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Passion for people, culture, and creating positive workplace experiences.