Head of Recruitment

HR Dept; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the North West is seeking a Head of Recruitment to strategically lead and grow their service. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior recruitment, particularly in health and social care sectors. This role offers a competitive salary, uncapped OTE, and comprehensive benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme. A unique chance to make a significant impact in shaping the recruitment landscape.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped OTE and equity opportunity

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Death in service

2 x paid volunteering days a year

Qualifications

• Track record of success in senior recruitment roles.
• Experience setting up services or entering new markets.
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes.
• Previous managerial or leadership experience required.
• Experience in health and social care sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision for the recruitment agency.
• Review and refine current systems and processes.
• Manage candidate sourcing and selection.
• Build and manage client relationships.
• Drive the delivery of recruitment outcomes.

Skills

Senior recruitment experience

Client relationship management

Process improvement

Strategic leadership

Business development

Job description

Head of Recruitment

Location: North West | Office based | Hours: 35 per week | Salary: Negotiable (plus uncapped OTE, equity & excellent benefits)

“Social care recruitment delivered by social care experts”

Do you have the skills and drive to lead and grow a recruitment service from the ground up?

We want to hear from passionate, driven recruitment leaders ready to make an impact.

Our client is an independent multi-solution provider for Children and Adult services in the public and private sector. With over 35 years’ experience working within the social care, health and education sector our client are proud to deliver our Recruitment services by providing specialist Permanent and Contract recruitment solutions to social care providers.

Our dedicated team of social care professionals have over 50 years’ combined experience and are committed to connecting exceptional professionals with organisations dedicated to making a difference.

With a steadfast commitment to excellence, we ensure professional and effective service delivery, allowing organisations to concentrate on what truly matters—delivering exceptional care and support.

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial self-starter with senior-level recruitment experience to lead the development and delivery of a sector-leading search

and selection service within a trusted national social care brand.

You will be required to:

ØDeliver the strategic vision for our recruitment agency

ØReview and refine our current systems and process

ØLead candidate sourcing and selection across the social care sector

ØBuild and manage client relationships, identifying new business opportunities

ØTake full P&L responsibility and report against KPIs and business objectives

ØDrive the delivery of recruitment outcomes in line with a clear growth plan

This is more than just a job – it’s a career-defining opportunity.

What we are looking for:

• A proven senior recruitment professional with a track record of success
• Experience of setting up services or entering new markets
• A strong understanding of recruitment processes and best practices
• Previous managerial or leadership experience in a recruitment setting
• Ideally, experience in the health and social care sectors
• A confident communicator and natural relationship-builder

“A degree is great, but we value your professional journey and achievements more.”

The Offer

• Competitive base salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Uncapped OTE and equity opportunity
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays additional leave for length of service up to 30 days.
• Pension scheme
• Death in service
• 2 x volunteering days paid a year

Personal and Professional Competencies:

These are the skills and capabilities directly related to successful performance in the role.

• Strategic Leadership - Ability to design and execute a recruitment business strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Business Development & Commercial Acumen - Proven ability to identify and secure new business opportunities and manage P&L effectively.
• Recruitment Expertise - Deep understanding of end-to-end recruitment, including search and selection, candidate sourcing, compliance, and onboarding.
• Process Improvement - Capability to analyse, refine, and implement efficient recruitment processes and systems.
• Client Relationship Management - Skilled in managing key accounts and nurturing long-term partnerships.
• Market Insight - Knowledge of recruitment trends and talent needs in social care and/or health sectors.
• Data-Driven Decision Making - Ability to use recruitment data and KPIs to inform strategies and improve performance.
• Team Leadership & Development - Experience in building and motivating high-performing recruitment teams.
• Negotiation & Influencing - Strong skills in negotiating contracts, fees, and influencing both clients and candidates.
• Compliance & Governance Awareness - Understanding of relevant employment laws, safeguarding, and data protection regulations in recruitment.