Head of Recruitment & Retention

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Recruitment & Retention to drive growth by attracting and retaining top talent. This role involves designing effective recruitment strategies, leading a high-performing team, and enhancing the employer brand. With a hybrid work environment, the position offers opportunities for professional growth and a significant impact on the company's success. Join a passionate team dedicated to elevating healthcare quality globally and fostering a culture of excellence. If you have a genuine passion for recruitment and a strategic mindset, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bupa Medical Cashback

Aviva Private Medical Insurance

Bike to Work Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Legendary Summer Ball

Festive Celebrations

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading recruitment teams, developing talent acquisition strategies.
• Strong understanding of employee retention and recruitment's strategic importance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle and manage the recruitment team.
• Build and champion the employer brand to engage high-caliber candidates.

Skills

Talent Acquisition Strategies

Team Leadership

Employee Retention Initiatives

Innovative Candidate Attraction

In-house and Agency Experience

Job description

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The Head of Recruitment & Retention will drive EMJ's growth by attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent aligned with our values and goals, building high-performing teams and enhancing our employer brand.

What's in it for you:

• Join our ambitious team and gain opportunities for growth, development, and real impact on our company's success.
• Enjoy Bupa medical cashback after passing probation and Aviva private medical insurance after one year, keeping you covered when it matters most.
• Our Bike to Work scheme helps you save money and stay active on your commute.
• Start with 25 days of holiday, plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 30 days!).
• We offer enhanced maternity leave, ensuring time to bond with your baby.
• From our legendary Summer Ball to festive Christmas celebrations, we love bringing everyone together.

Who you are:

• Extensive experience in developing and implementing effective talent acquisition and retention strategies.
• Minimum of 3+ years of proven experience leading and mentoring recruitment teams of 3 or more individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to generate innovative approaches to attract high-calibre candidates.
• Strong understanding and experience in developing and executing employee retention initiatives.
• A genuine passion for the field of recruitment and a deep understanding of its strategic importance to business success.
• Ideally, a combination of in-house and recruitment agency experience.

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement recruitment strategies that attract high-performing talent who embody EMJ’s values and culture.
• Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle across all departments, ensuring a high standard of delivery.
• Build and champion EMJ’s employer brand, creating engaging content and campaigns to attract top talent.
• Ensure a seamless candidate experience, respecting every applicant and reflecting EMJ’s values.
• Manage, mentor, and develop recruitment team members and external partners to maintain a high-performing hiring function.
• Leverage data and industry insights to improve recruitment effectiveness and retention.
• Collaborate with leadership to forecast talent needs and align hiring strategies with business objectives.

Key Information

• Reports to: Chief Content Officer
• Hours: 8.30am – 5pm, Mon-Fri
• Working pattern: Up to 2 days remote flexibility (full-time in office during probation)
• Location: London/Moorgate office

We offer a hybrid work environment, balancing office and remote work. During probation, the role is fully office-based for three months, then at least three days in the office per week.

About EMJ

EMJ's purpose is to elevate healthcare quality globally, supporting healthcare professionals with free access to medical journals and learning. We aim to create Gold Medal Winners, enabling professionals and employees to excel and foster a culture of excellence.

• Taking care of your own: Be proactive and responsible, fostering an inspiring workplace.
• Going the extra mile: Strive for your best performance to build a unique, hardworking team of gold medal winners.
• Entire buy-in: Show loyalty to our vision, values, and long-term goals in a positive and passionate way.

Find out more about us and careers at EMJ.

Application process:

Your CV will be reviewed by the recruitment team. If successful, we will contact you for a Teams call. The process involves two interviews focusing on competencies and EMJ values.